Best time to visit Menton
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Menton
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Eze & Saint-Paul de Vence Private Half-Day Tour - 2
Menton Walking Tour: History, Lemon and Local Flavors - 3
Menton Photo shoot with a Local Award Winning Photographer - 4
Gourmet Food Tour in Menton - 3 hours - Small Groups - 5
Full Wine Tasting Tour in Menton - Early evening - 3 hours - 6
Menton Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h00 and 22 Audio Commentaries
Last refreshed 2026-06-18.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Menton (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Menton's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6–13 | 11 | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 64% | 12 | 169 | 1 | Quiet | 8 |
| Feb | 7–14 | 12 | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 63% | 14 | 186 | 2 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 8–16 | 13 | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 58% | 16 | 224 | 3 | Quiet | 9 |
| Apr | 10–18 | 16 | 8 | 76 | 9.5 | 55% | 16 | 250 | 5 | Quiet | 9 |
| May | 15–22 | 21 | 8 | 92 | 11.5 | 62% | 14 | 276 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 19–26 | 27 | 8 | 72 | 9.0 | 63% | 14 | 303 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jul | 22–29 | 31 | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 58% | 14 | 331 | 8 | Quiet | 7 |
| Aug | 22–29 | 31 | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 55% | 13 | 293 | 7 | Peak | 7 |
| Sep | 18–26 | 26 | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 55% | 16 | 239 | 5 | Moderate | 9 |
| Oct | 15–21 | 21 | 9 | 104 | 11.6 | 66% | 14 | 204 | 3 | Moderate | 8 |
| Nov | 10–17 | 16 | 7 | 68 | 9.7 | 63% | 14 | 174 | 2 | Busy | 8 |
| Dec | 7–14 | 12 | 8 | 96 | 12.0 | 68% | 12 | 161 | 1 | Moderate | 7 |
UV Index in Menton by Month
UV index in Menton peaks at 8 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. May, June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
September
9/1018–26°C · 7 rain days (65h) · 239 sun hours · 55% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
June
9/1019–26°C (feels 27°C) · 8 rain days (72h) · 303 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
March
9/108–16°C (feels 13°C) · 6 rain days (69h) · 224 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
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January
8/106–13°C (feels 11°C) · 5 rain days (68h) · 169 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
8/107–14°C (feels 12°C) · 5 rain days (49h) · 186 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
April
9/1010–18°C (feels 16°C) · 8 rain days (76h) · 250 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
May
9/1015–22°C · 8 rain days (92h) · 276 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high)
July
7/1022–29°C (feels 31°C) · 2 rain days (22h) · 331 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
August
7/1022–29°C (feels 31°C) · 5 rain days (39h) · 293 sun hours · 55% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high)
October
8/1015–21°C · 9 rain days (104h) · 204 sun hours · 66% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
November
8/1010–17°C (feels 16°C) · 7 rain days (68h) · 174 sun hours · 63% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
7/107–14°C (feels 12°C) · 8 rain days (96h) · 161 sun hours · 68% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Menton
When is the best time to visit Menton?
September is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 18–26°C (7 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, June, March.
What is the worst time to visit Menton?
December is the lowest-scoring month (7/10). Typical conditions: 7–14°C (8 rainy days).
Is Menton too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Menton?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Menton have good weather but fewer tourists?
March (climate 9/10, crowd index 6) and April (climate 9/10, crowd index 25) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Menton by month?
UV peaks at 8 (high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 7, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 2, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Menton in July?
July is the peak UV month in Menton, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Menton on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: April, June, July, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Menton bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 1 month: February. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 10 µg/m³ (fair); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 16 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.