Benefitting from exceptional sunshine, the Principality of Monaco enjoys mild winters and summers that are not excessively hot. In fact, 60 years of meteorological observations show the average temperature to be over 16 degrees. Rainy days total no more than 62 per year and average annual sunshine is 2,583 hours, ie. 7 hours of sunshine a day. Sea temperatures vary from 26.5 degrees at the peak of summer to 11 degrees in winter. This typically Mediterranean climate makes Monaco a privileged place where life is more than enjoyable in all four seasons.
