Monaco
Country · Europe, Western Europe
Monaco is a country located in Western Europe, bordered by France. Its capital is Monaco, covering an area of 2.08 square kilometers with a population of about 38,000 in 2025.
Highlights
The site covers 10 top sights. Key locations include the Monte Carlo Casino, Prince's Palace of Monaco, Golden Foot, Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate, Opéra de Monte-Carlo, Grimaldi Forum, Jardin Exotique de Monaco, Sainte-Dévote Chapel, Yacht Club de Monaco, and Japanese Garden.
Food and drink
Local cuisine includes Barbajuan.
When to go
The climate at the capital shows daily highs and lows. July and August reach high temperatures of 25 °C to 26 °C and low temperatures of 22 °C, with rain between 17 mm and 26 mm. October and November have higher rainfall, reaching 119 mm on about 10 days and 112 mm on about 11 days respectively.
Practical notes
The currency is euro. The official language is French. Plugs used are type C, E, and F with a voltage of 230.0. Driving is on the right side. The time zone is UTC+01:00.
Food and drink to try in Monaco
- Barbajuan
Top sights in Monaco
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is October, with about 119 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 68 | 46 | 45 | 74 | 56 | 38 | 17 | 26 | 78 | 119 | 112 | 104 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Monaco (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Car Collection of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco