Menton is a small commune located in the Cote d’Azur region of south-eastern France. The last French Riviera resort before you end up in Italy, Menton is mostly recognized for its famous lemons. The unique microclimate of this part of France favours the production of these citrus fruits, with plenty of sunshine almost all through the year driving a large number of tourists to Menton every year. It is the kind of city where one simply strolls around exploring its numerous gardens and dining in its rustic cafes and restaurants. The calm ambience of this resort town may not appeal to the thrill-seekers and adventurers, but if you are looking for a short escape from the glamorous crowds of the fancier Nice or Cannes, Menton is the place to be. Here is all you need to know about the weather and best time to visit Menton.

The warmest months of the year, summer is also the peak season for tourists visiting Menton. Average temperature highs are around 23⁰C in the month of July and August, which is sunny and pleasant and perfect for exploring the town. Beach season officially begins in June and the seashores begin to get crowded with visitors wanting to soak up the Mediterranean sun. Rain is quite uncommon during summers and the weather is predominantly dry.

The average temperature in September is 21⁰C, which is still pleasantly warm to spend time on the beaches and outdoors. Crowds in autumn are quite less and travellers who prefer to vacation in spots that aren’t crammed with tourists are better off visiting in autumn. Rainfall increases considerably during this season compared to summers, and by the time November arrives the temperature dips to around 12⁰C.

Known as the off-season among tourists, winters are the slowest months of the year in terms of local business. Most of the hotels and restaurants also remain closed during this time and only reopen for Christmas and New Year’s festivities. With an average temperature of 9⁰C, January and February are the coldest months in the season. One of the main highlights of planning a trip during the winters is if you do so in the month of February, you can catch the annual Lemon Festival that is celebrated with a lot of gusto in the city and marks one of the most important events in the region. 

The remnants of the winter season can still be experienced in the early spring season, with March remaining cool almost throughout the entire month. Temperatures start rising gradually and reach an average of 16⁰C by the time May arrives. The weather at this time is gorgeous and visitors can enjoy all the attractions of the city without being overwhelmed by the tourist crowds that start coming in by the beginning of June.