Opéra de Monte-Carlo
The Opéra de Monte-Carlo is a performing arts center and opera house located in Monte Carlo, Monaco, opened in 1879 and designed by architect Charles Garnier. It has a capacity of 524 people and ranks among the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia. It is worth a visit for its architectural and cultural significance.
Planning a visit
July and August are warm months with daily highs of 24 °C and lower rainfall, making them suitable for a visit. January and February are cooler, with daily highs of 9 °C and lows of 5 °C. October and November experience higher rainfall, reaching 133 mm and 127 mm respectively. The venue is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 17:30, and is closed on Sunday and Monday.
The nearest airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport in Nice, France, located 19 km away. The opera house is 1 km from Monaco. Nearby sights include the Monte Carlo Casino at 0 km, the Golden Foot at 0.1 km, the Yacht Club de Monaco at 0.2 km, the Japanese Garden at 0.4 km, and the Grimaldi Forum at 0.6 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is October, with about 133 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 76 | 52 | 52 | 84 | 66 | 45 | 22 | 32 | 90 | 133 | 127 | 116 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
