May verdict

Monaco in May

Weather score51Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 65mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

18°C

Rain

65mm

Sun

7.8h

Sea

0°C

Weather score

51

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 65mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May18°C average high

May is close to Monaco's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May65mm average rain

May sits near Monaco's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJune to August

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May7.8 hours average sun

May sits close to Monaco's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May0°C average sea

May is close to Monaco's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.

Warmest seaAll year

Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.

Weather score

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May51 weather score

May sits close to Monaco's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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