Destinations · South of France
Riviera glamour, from Saint-Tropez to Monaco
Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Antibes, Cap Ferrat and Monaco sit within a few hours of each other. Swim off the Îles de Lérins in the morning, lunch at a beach club, and step ashore in a different town every evening.
Best months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Dark = best · light = good · grey = off season
June and September are ideal. July and August are the liveliest; May brings the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix, which book very early.
Typical weather by month
Nice & Monaco
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air | 13°C 55°F | 14°C 57°F | 16°C 61°F | 18°C 64°F | 22°C 72°F | 25°C 77°F | 28°C 82°F | 28°C 82°F | 25°C 77°F | 21°C 70°F | 17°C 63°F | 14°C 57°F |
| Sea | 13°C 55°F | 13°C 55°F | 14°C 57°F | 15°C 59°F | 18°C 64°F | 22°C 72°F | 24°C 75°F | 25°C 77°F | 23°C 73°F | 20°C 68°F | 17°C 63°F | 15°C 59°F |
| Wind kn | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Typical averages: daytime high air temperature and sea temperature in °C and °F, and average wind in knots. Actual weather varies year to year.
Yachts that suit South of France
- Motor yachts · 30 m+The classic Riviera choice, quick between ports.
- Sailing yachtsLovely for the Îles d'Hyères and quieter coves.
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