The main features of Monte Carlo's subtropical Mediterranean climate are dry summers and rainy warm winters. This is due to the fact that the city is completely closed from cold winds by the Alpine mountains. According to statistics, the sun shines here 300 days a year. The maximum temperature in Monte Carlo is in August (the thermometer often rises to +35°C).
February is the coldest month, with an average temperature of +9°C. Snowfall in winter is extremely rare. The mild climate of Monte Carlo allows the capital of Monaco to proudly hold the title of one of the best climatic resorts in Europe.
Monaco's unique location and subtropical climate make Monte-Carlo a stunning natural setting. The city and its surroundings are lush with palm trees, citrus orchards, parks and squares.
The vegetation and animal life of Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo is dominated by typical Mediterranean vegetation. Evergreen thorny shrubs and low-growing macvis trees grow on the mountain slopes. There are very few pine and deciduous forests, but this lack is fully compensated by a huge number of planted parks. They occupy almost 20% of the entire territory of the Principality of Monaco. In addition, Monte Carlo has a lot of citrus orchards with lemons, oranges and tangerines. Can you imagine the aroma there!
The fauna of Monte Carlo is not particularly diverse. Small rodents, hedgehogs and bats can be found in the macaws and forests. Birds are much more numerous. Monaco is home to thrushes, mockingbirds, skylarks, buntings, kingfishers, stonechats and mergansers. Monte Carlo's amphibians are represented by steppe geckos, toads, frogs and lizards. Of snakes there is only the sand eel, which does not pose any danger.
