AI-generatedMenton at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,730 h
- Rain a year
- 842 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 17 m
Climate in Menton
Menton has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year, Menton is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:4318:48
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:25–08:22 · evening 18:09–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:14–07:25 · evening 19:06–19:17
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Menton in October?
In October, Menton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Menton.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:43 – 18:48
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %10 %
- Seaweight 25 %41 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Menton
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.8 – 21.1 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Menton ranges from 13.4 °C in February to 24.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.3 and 26.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.9° | 13.3° | 14.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.4° | 12.9° | 14.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.6° | 13.1° | 14.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.8° | 14.1° | 15.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.6° | 16.7° | 18.6° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.5° | 20.2° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.0° | 22.1° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.8° | 23.3° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.5° | 21.3° | 23.9° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 19.9° | 18.8° | 21.1° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 17.5° | 16.5° | 18.5° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.3° | 14.4° | 16.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Menton
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Menton, 55 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Menton
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Menton: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Menton has about 9 rainy days with 111 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Menton
How breezy and how cloudy Menton is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Menton typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Menton: variable cloud, with about 6.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Menton
How often the day gets hot in Menton (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Menton has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Menton
Snow is possible in Menton, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Menton.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Menton
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in February (6°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 36 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21 | 11° | 6° | 13.9° | 5.0 h | 8 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 12° | 6° | 13.4° | 5.9 h | 8 | 59 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 14° | 8° | 13.6° | 7.0 h | 8 | 71 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 17° | 10° | 14.8° | 7.6 h | 11 | 78 |
| MayMay | 37 | 20° | 14° | 17.6° | 8.7 h | 11 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 24° | 18° | 21.5° | 10.1 h | 9 | 49 |
| JulyJul | 96 | 27° | 21° | 24.0° | 11.1 h | 7 | 26 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 27° | 21° | 24.8° | 10.3 h | 7 | 33 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 23° | 18° | 22.5° | 8.2 h | 8 | 63 |
| OctoberOct | 37 | 20° | 15° | 19.9° | 6.1 h | 9 | 111 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 15° | 10° | 17.5° | 5.0 h | 10 | 131 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 12° | 7° | 15.3° | 4.7 h | 9 | 87 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
43.78° N, 7.50° E · 17 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Menton
The best time to visit Menton is from July to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to November. The wettest month is November with 131 mm of precipitation.
Menton through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Menton in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Menton in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Menton in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Menton in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Menton for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Menton
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Menton: score 96 against 37. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 37 | 96better |
| Day high | 20° | 27° |
| Night low | 15° | 21° |
| Sea | 19.9° | 24.0° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 11.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 111 mm | 26 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 15 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Menton month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
21January11° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In January, Menton is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Menton.
Menton in January25February12° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In February, Menton is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Menton.
Menton in February27March14° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Menton is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Menton.
Menton in March26April17° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In April, Menton is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Menton.
Menton in April37May20° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Menton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Menton.
Menton in May79June24° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Menton is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Menton.
Menton in June96July27° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In July, Menton is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Menton.
Menton in July96August27° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In August, Menton is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Menton.
Menton in August76September23° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In September, Menton is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Menton.
Menton in September37October20° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In October, Menton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Menton.
Menton in October19November15° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In November, Menton is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 131 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Menton.
Menton in November19December12° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In December, Menton is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Menton.
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Menton vs. Monaco
In October the holiday weather in Menton and Monaco is about equally good (score 37 vs. 39). During the day it is about as warm in Monaco as in Menton. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Menton | Monaco |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 37 | 39 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Menton ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 7Grasse19°80
- 8Nîmes20°78
- 27MentonThis page20°20°37
Planning a trip to Menton
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Menton in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Menton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 45
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 37
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,040 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Menton
When is the best time to visit Menton?
The best time to visit Menton is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Menton?
The sea temperature in Menton ranges from 13.4 °C in February to 24.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Menton in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.9 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Menton?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Menton?
The wettest month is November with 131 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Menton get?
Menton gets around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Menton in?
Menton uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Menton?
A nonstop flight from London to Menton takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,040 km.
Which school holidays are best for Menton?
Menton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 45, Summer holidays 96, October half-term 37, Christmas holidays 20.
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