Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Menton
Menton is a town in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, close to the sea. It has a population of about 30,604 (2023). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now16°C
Best timeJun · Sep–Oct
Population30,604
Local time18:30
43.78° N, 7.50° EElevation 17 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code06500October: high / low21° / 15°
Rain this month118mm
Sea this month20°
Best timeJun · Sep–Oct
Best: Jun · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Menton at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:56 · 18:3410 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 16:47Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun · Sep–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month8°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
110 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
21 mm of rain
Warmest sea25°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.6 km
Weather in Menton
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
16°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 70%
Today24 Oct21°12°
Sun25 Oct21°12°
Mon26 Oct22°13°
Tue27 Oct22°14°
Wed28 Oct22°14°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct22°15°
Fri30 Oct20°15°12.7 mm
Sat31 Oct19°11°1 mm
Sun1 Nov19°9°
Mon2 Nov19°10°
When to go to Menton
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 59 | 60 | 68 | 75 | 76 | 81 | 73 | 70 | 82 | 78 | 66 | 58 |
| High | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 29° | 25° | 21° | 17° | 14° |
| Low | 8° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 15° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 9° |
| Rain (mm) | 67 | 45 | 47 | 76 | 58 | 40 | 21 | 29 | 79 | 118 | 110 | 105 |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 |
| Sea | 14° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 22° | 20° | 17° | 15° |
What's on in Menton
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Menton's festivals through the year
Monuments and museums in Menton
Outdoors around Menton
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Climbing30Camp sites16Viewpoints13Zoos3Theme parks2Golf courses2Hot springs & thermal baths1Mountain huts1
Thermes Marins Monte-CarloHot springs & thermal baths
0.5 kmCamping Saint-Michel - Côte d'AzurCamp sites
0.6 kmLe Jardin AnimalierZoos
0.7 kmZoological Garden of MonacoZoos
0.7 kmKoalandTheme parks
0.7 kmMont BastideViewpoints · 568 m
1 kmTurini Camp d'ArgentSki area · 2 km of pistes · 4 lifts
25 kmMonesi di TrioraSki area · 11 km of pistes · 3 lifts
38 kmLa ColmianeSki area · 14 km of pistes · 8 lifts
39 kmPalmes BeachDive site
1.2 kmCESMMDive site
8.7 kmAqua Pro Dive InternationalDive site
18 kmLe Cap FerratDive site
18 kmNature around Menton
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of France seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Menton
Earthquakes around Menton
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19504magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record72within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.3San Lorenzo al Mare 59 km ↓1963 · 71 km
6.1San Lorenzo al Mare 62 km ↘1963 · 79 km
5.5Ceillac 6 km ↘1959 · 110 km
5.0Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières 5 km →1985 · 135 km
Tsunamis · Menton
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Bridges, road stations and ports
Towns and villages around Menton
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Colle1.1 kmLe Borrigo1.3 kmLa Madone1.5 kmGaravan1.5 kmVal du Careï1.7 kmLe Baousset1.8 kmLes Castagnins2.2 kmRoquebrune-Cap-Martin2.3 kmCarnolès2.3 kmCabrolles2.9 kmCastellar3.1 kmCap Martin3.2 kmMonti3.9 kmCabbé4.2 kmSainte-Agnès4.4 kmGorbio5 kmBon Voyage5 kmTenao6.3 kmLa Roussa6.8 kmCastillon6.9 kmFaussignana7 kmFontbonne7.1 kmLa Noix7.5 kmBeausoleil7.5 kmBordina8 kmLes Moneghetti8.2 kmGrima8.4 kmLes Lacs8.6 kmPeille8.7 kmLa Gorra8.9 kmLa Turbie9 kmSaint-Antoine9.3 kmLes Salines9.4 kmGaudissart9.4 kmPeillon9.8 kmLaghet9.9 kmCap-d'Ail10 kmLa Grave10 kmLes Novaines11 kmSainte-Thècle11 kmLes Camps12 kmBlausasc12 kmSospel12 kmÈze13 kmCastel13 kmBorghéas13 kmLa Pointe-de-Contes13 kmL'Escarène14 kmLa Vernéa14 kmTouët-de-l'Escarène14 kmLibre15 kmPiene15 kmDrap15 km
Menton from above
Around Menton44 places to see, do and reach nearby
BévéraNature8.2 kmBalzi RossiNature2.6 kmNerviaNature10 kmCareiNature0.6 kmBorrigoNature1.0 kmGorbioNature1.8 kmPlage du BuseNature4.0 kmLarvotto beachNature6.7 kmCime du GélasMountain40 kmCima MalediaMountain39 kmMonte ClapierMountain38 kmCima PagarìMountain39 kmGrand CapeletMountain34 kmCima della MalediaMountain39 kmTurini Camp d'ArgentSki area25 kmMonesi di TrioraSki area38 kmLa ColmianeSki area39 kmPalmes BeachDive site1.2 kmCESMMDive site8.7 kmAqua Pro Dive InternationalDive site18 kmBasilique Saint-Michel-ArchangeMonument0.2 kmVilla Tempe a paiaMonument1.7 kmCastello VoronoffMonument2.6 kmLes ColombièresMonument1.6 kmBalzi RossiMonument2.6 kmImmeuble Glena (Menton)Monumentunder 100 mtemple de l'église protestante unie de France de MentonMonument0.1 kmHôtel Pretti, MentonMonument0.3 kmJean Cocteau MuseumMuseum0.2 kmOuvrage Cap MartinMuseum3.0 kmMusée des Beaux-Arts de MentonMuseum1.7 kmBastion MuseumMuseum0.4 kmMusée de préhistoire Stanislas BonfilsMuseumunder 100 mMentonStation0.9 kmMenton - GaravanStation1.4 kmCarnolèsStation2.4 kmTerminal CroisiereFerry port7.5 kmGare MaritimeFerry port18 kmNicePlace21 kmSanremoPlace22 kmVentimigliaPlace8.5 kmRoquebrune-Cap-MartinPlace2.3 kmBeausoleilPlace7.5 kmBordigheraPlace13 km
Postal codes
06500
Codes for businesses and P.O. boxes · 8
06501 CEDEX06502 CEDEX06503 CEDEX06504 CEDEX06505 CEDEX06506 CEDEX06507 CEDEX06508 CEDEX
Getting to Menton
Nice-Côte d'Azur AirportNCE
27 kmCuneo International AirportCUF
86 kmGenoa Cristoforo Colombo AirportGOA
128 kmMentonRailway station
0.9 kmMenton - GaravanRailway station
1.4 kmCarnolèsRailway station
2.4 kmTerminal CroisiereQuai Antoine 1er
7.5 kmGare MaritimeFerry port
18 kmPlaces near Menton
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Menton?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Menton.
What is the hottest month in Menton?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Menton?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Menton?
November is the wettest month with about 110 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Menton?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.
What is the postal code of Menton?
Menton has 9 postal codes: 06500, 06501 CEDEX, 06502 CEDEX, 06503 CEDEX, 06504 CEDEX, 06505 CEDEX, 06506 CEDEX, 06507 CEDEX, 06508 CEDEX.