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Monaco travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Monaco with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Monaco.
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Monaco travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Monaco with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Monaco - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Time difference | UK +1 hour |
| Language(s) | French |
| Currency | Euro |
| Electricity | C + E + F plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Monaco weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  10 |
10 |
 12 |
14 |
 18 |
21 |
 25 |
25 |
 22 |
18 |
13 |
11 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  10 |
 9 |
10 |
11 |
10 |
9 |
 5 |
7 |
7 |
9 |
10 |
9 |
| Sea temperature °C |  14 |
 13 |
13 |
14 |
 17 |
 20 |
 23 |
 24 |
22 |
20 |
17 |
15 |
The Monaco weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Monte-Carlo.
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Monaco travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Monaco from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Monaco - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Monaco - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Monaco - Government of Canada
- Safe travel advisories for Monaco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Monaco.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Monaco travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Monaco with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Monaco - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Monaco - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Monaco - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Monaco, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Monaco covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Monaco with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Monaco - Government of Monaco
- Coronavirus timeline in Monaco - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Monaco - Government of the Principality of Monaco
Monaco travel features
Do you want to learn more about Monaco? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Monaco.
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Monaco FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Monaco including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Monaco due to Covid-19?
Monaco is open for tourism from the UK. See also entry requirements for France.
Check out Government of Monaco for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Monaco?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Monaco. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Monaco and the UK?
The time difference between Monaco and the UK is UK time+1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in Monaco?
The main language spoken in Monaco is French.
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What is the currency in Monaco?
The currency in Monaco is the Euro (EUR).
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Which plugs are used in Monaco?
Monaco uses electrical plug type C + E + F (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Monaco?
They drive on the right side of the road in Monaco.
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