Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is November 2026 a good month to visit Monaco?
Calm — the typical November day in Monaco is busier than 50% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in November, that is the trade. If not, December is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Monaco's own year — not a headcount.
November 2026 is a shoulder month in Monaco: mild and wet, around 17°C / 62°F with rain on about 10 days, Calm on 14 of 30 days — 10 days run Busy or Packed.
Mostly yes. The typical November day in Monaco is Calm, and 10 of the 30 days in our window run Busy or Packed. Expect around 17 °C by day, with rain on about 10 days. Public holidays in France and Monaco add to it. Cruise ships call on 7 of the 30 days, 2 at once on Saturday 14 November. Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival falls on 20–28 November. Early November is the month's quietest stretch in Monaco — the typical day at 34%, against 77% in late November. The crush is at the palace square at 11:55; the quiet is at the Jardin Exotique cliff. The calmest day is Thursday 5 November, the busiest Saturday 14 November.
In short, a solid middle-ground pick.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Monaco, November ranks 5th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Sat 14 Nov, busier than 87% of the year; its lightest is Thu 5 Nov at 32%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Pack for wet first — rain on 10 of 30 days.
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
See umbrellas →
Wet stone is the thing to plan around in a month this wet.
See walking shoes →
How busy is Monaco in November?
The busiest days are the 14th, 20th, 21st and 26th, and 6 more. Away from those, most days sit Calm. The calmest stretch is the 1st–13th.
Ships call on 7 of 30 days, a typical call day carrying at least 930 guests between them — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 32% of the year and its heaviest at 87%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 9 hours.
Either side of it, October is a little calmer and December is far calmer.
The calmest days include the 5th, 6th and 8th — 9 days share that level, so there is room to choose.
Sun 01 Nov Calm busier than 38% of days here · France public holiday
Record Monaco on Sun 1 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: France public holiday; Italy public holiday. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 02 Nov Calm busier than 37% of days here · Monaco public holiday
Record Monaco on Mon 2 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Monaco public holiday. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Nov Lively busier than 50% of days here · ⚓1
- Azamara Onward — guest capacity 684 08:00–22:00
Record Monaco on Tue 3 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 684 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–22:00. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 04 Nov Lively busier than 52% of days here · ⚓1
- Viking Saturn — guest capacity 930
Record Monaco on Wed 4 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 05 Nov Calm busier than 32% of days here
Record Monaco on Thu 5 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Nov Calm busier than 32% of days here
Record Monaco on Fri 6 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 07 Nov Lively busier than 52% of days here · ⚓1
- Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930
Record Monaco on Sat 7 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 08 Nov Calm busier than 32% of days here
Record Monaco on Sun 8 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 09 Nov Calm busier than 32% of days here
Record Monaco on Mon 9 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Nov Calm busier than 32% of days here
Record Monaco on Tue 10 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 11 Nov Calm busier than 38% of days here · France public holiday
Record Monaco on Wed 11 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: France public holiday; United States public holiday. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 12 Nov Lively busier than 60% of days here · ⚓1
- Oceania Marina — guest capacity 1,258 07:00–17:00
Record Monaco on Thu 12 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,258 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 13 Nov Lively busier than 51% of days here · ⚓1
- Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
Record Monaco on Fri 13 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 928 guests at double occupancy. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 14 Nov Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓2
- Spirit Of Discovery — guest capacity 999
- Viking Sky — guest capacity 928
Record Monaco on Sat 14 Nov 2026 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,927 guests at double occupancy. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. Nearest calmer day: Fri 13 Nov (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 15 Nov Lively busier than 52% of days here · ⚓1
- Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998
Record Monaco on Sun 15 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 998 guests at double occupancy. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 16 Nov Calm busier than 32% of days here
Record Monaco on Mon 16 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 17 Nov Calm busier than 32% of days here
Record Monaco on Tue 17 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 18 Nov Calm busier than 32% of days here
Record Monaco on Wed 18 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Nov Calm busier than 37% of days here · Monaco public holiday
Record Monaco on Thu 19 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Monaco public holiday. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Nov Busy busier than 77% of days here · Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival
Record Monaco on Fri 20 Nov 2026 is forecast Busy. Why: Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. Nearest calmer day: Thu 19 Nov (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 21 Nov Busy busier than 77% of days here · Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival
Record Monaco on Sat 21 Nov 2026 is forecast Busy. Why: Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. Nearest calmer day: Thu 19 Nov (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Nov Busy busier than 77% of days here · Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival
Record Monaco on Sun 22 Nov 2026 is forecast Busy. Why: Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. Nearest calmer day: Thu 19 Nov (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 23 Nov Busy busier than 77% of days here · Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival
Record Monaco on Mon 23 Nov 2026 is forecast Busy. Why: Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. Nearest calmer day: Thu 19 Nov (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 24 Nov Busy busier than 77% of days here · Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival
Record Monaco on Tue 24 Nov 2026 is forecast Busy. Why: Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. Nearest calmer day: Thu 19 Nov (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 25 Nov Busy busier than 77% of days here · Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival
Record Monaco on Wed 25 Nov 2026 is forecast Busy. Why: Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. Nearest calmer day: Sun 29 Nov (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Nov Busy busier than 82% of days here · United States public holiday · Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival
Record Monaco on Thu 26 Nov 2026 is forecast Busy. Why: United States public holiday; Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. Nearest calmer day: Sun 29 Nov (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 27 Nov Busy busier than 77% of days here · Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival
Record Monaco on Fri 27 Nov 2026 is forecast Busy. Why: Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. Nearest calmer day: Sun 29 Nov (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 28 Nov Busy busier than 77% of days here · Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival
Record Monaco on Sat 28 Nov 2026 is forecast Busy. Why: Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. Nearest calmer day: Sun 29 Nov (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Nov Calm busier than 32% of days here
Record Monaco on Sun 29 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 30 Nov Calm busier than 37% of days here · UK public holiday
Record Monaco on Mon 30 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: UK public holiday. Part of this day is estimated — modelled from the destination's own seasonal patterns, so the read stays solid even without a live feed. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/monaco/#d-2026-11-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of November is quietest in Monaco?
Early November is the month's quietest stretch in Monaco — the typical day at 34%, against 77% in late November.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- Need flexibility? The 1st–13th is the month's calmest stretch — the easiest window to move around in.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
November weather in Monaco
Mild — around 17°C / 62°F, with a light jacket for the evenings, with rain on about 10 days, so keep a layer handy. Daylight is short, about 9 hours, so plan the big sights for the middle of the day.
Worth booking the marquee sights ahead for the busy days, but you can keep the rest of the trip flexible.
More about Monaco in November
Based on: Monaco's public holidays · school vacations in France · a seasonal estimate for the region · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
