Prince's Palace of Monaco
The Prince's Palace of Monaco is a palace located in Monaco-Ville. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Monaco, ranking second among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The palace is open from 10:00 to 18:00, with extended hours from 10:00 to 19:00 in July and August. It closes from October 17 to March 25. Admission costs €10, and wheelchair access is limited. Daily highs reach 26 °C in August and drop to 11 °C in January. Rain is lowest in July at 17 mm and highest in October at 119 mm.
The nearest airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport in Nice, France, located 18 km away. The palace is 0 km from Monaco. Nearby sights include the Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate at 0.2 km, Jardin Exotique de Monaco at 0.5 km, Sainte-Dévote Chapel at 0.7 km, Yacht Club de Monaco at 0.9 km, and Golden Foot at 1.0 km.
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
