Monaco Travel Risk — Low Risk (20/100)
Is Monaco safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Monaco scores 20/100 on our travel risk index (Low). The US State Department rates Monaco Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 28 May 2025); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Political instability (score 10)
Government advisory (score 30)
September 27, 2026
Monaco, Monaco has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 20 out of 100 (low risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is government advisory at 30/100; the lowest-rated category is political instability at 10/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Monaco travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Monaco currently sits at 20/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the low-risk tier. Most travelers report routine, uneventful trips and the page below covers the few category-specific things to stay alert for. The highest-rated risk category for Monaco is government advisory (30/100), and the lowest is political instability (10/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (25/100) and natural hazards (27/100).
A score of 20 is higher than the scores of 7% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 12, 2026
Monaco maintains a low overall safety risk with a baseline composite score of 20 out of 100 as of October 2026. Travelers should note a green flood alert in neighboring France and a Level 1 global Dengue health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 08:32 UTC
What should I do now?
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- Government advisory (score 30/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Disease & health (score 22/100): Check CDC and WHO advice for required vaccinations. Pack basic medications. Confirm your travel insurance covers medical evacuation.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Monaco
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Monaco
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Monaco for solo travelers (Crime 12/100 · Transport 15/100), women traveling solo (Crime 12/100), families with children (Health 22/100 · Natural disaster 10/100), older travelers (Health 22/100 · Transport 15/100), business travelers (Digital 15/100 · Money 30/100 · Transport 15/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 30/100 · Political 10/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | low |
| Public transport | low |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | low |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Monaco
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| Droughts | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Monaco happened in February, April, June and October (4 of 4 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Monaco travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Monaco entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Monaco
The most weather-stable two-month window for Monaco is June–July, when typical daily temperatures run from about 17°C to 26°C and monthly rain averages 39 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; November is the wettest typical month at about 106 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 8, 2026.
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Emergency numbers (Monaco)
| Police | 17 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 15 |
| Fire | 18 |
| General | 112 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
The search results did not provide specific information about hospitals, emergency response times, or English‑speaking medical care in Monaco. Travelers should confirm the location of the nearest hospital and pharmacy and consider travel insurance that covers medical evacuation.
Common scam patterns
- Fake petitions. Scammers approach visitors with bogus charitable petitions or surveys, often near popular attractions, to distract them while an accomplice lifts belongings. The petitions are not linked to any legitimate organization. Tip: Politely decline to sign any petition you did not seek out yourself and keep your personal items secure.
- Monte‑Carlo Casino markup. Some visitors report being overcharged for cocktails and slot‑machine credits at the Monte‑Carlo Casino, with prices inflated beyond the posted rates. The scam typically targets tourists unfamiliar with local pricing. Tip: Ask for a printed price list before ordering and verify the total on the receipt before paying.
- Pickpocketing. Pickpockets operate in crowded tourist zones, especially around the Monte‑Carlo Casino and major transport hubs. They work by slipping close to victims and stealing wallets or phones without being noticed. Tip: Keep valuables in a zippered bag, use a money belt, and stay aware of your surroundings in busy areas.
Area notes
- Monte‑Carlo. The main tourist district with the casino, luxury hotels and many shops; it is heavily patrolled by police.
- Port Hercules. The harbour area sees high foot traffic from cruise passengers and can be a hotspot for pickpocketing.
- General city centre. Overall Monaco has a very low crime rate, but standard vigilance is advised in all public spaces.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 17 → 20 | low | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Monaco's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Monaco
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Monaco, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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