Best Time to Visit
🇮🇹 Milan, Italy · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
7°
-1°
Good
Feb
9°
0°
Great
Mar
14°
3°
Great
Apr
17°
7°
Great
May
22°
12°
Great
Jun
26°
16°
Great
Jul
29°
18°
Great
Aug
28°
18°
Great
Sep
23°
14°
Great
Oct
17°
10°
Great
Nov
11°
4°
Good
Dec
7°
0°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | -1°C | 7 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 9°C | 0°C | 7 | 8h | 65% | 1 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 14°C | 3°C | 8 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 17°C | 7°C | 11 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 22°C | 12°C | 12 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 26°C | 16°C | 10 | 13h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 29°C | 18°C | 9 | 14h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 28°C | 18°C | 11 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 23°C | 14°C | 10 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 17°C | 10°C | 10 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| November | 11°C | 4°C | 11 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 7°C | 0°C | 8 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 18°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 18°C (64°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 17°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 17°C (63°F).
Avg: 17°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 17°C (63°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
Avg: 8°C high, 0°C low
Cool to cold at 8°C (46°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 0°C (32°F).
The least favorable time to visit Milan is January and November. During this period, you can expect cold weather.
January
Challenges: cold weather
November
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
December
Challenges: cold weather
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Milan during the best travel months (March, April, May), when temperatures range from 7°C to 18°C:
Milan has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfa). The warmest month is July with highs of 29°C, while the coldest month is December at just 7°C. Annual rainfall averages 1145mm across approximately 114 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 7 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 7 |
| Low °C | -1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Rain Days | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
| Rain mm | 61 | 59 | 73 | 98 | 110 | 101 | 77 | 105 | 119 | 127 | 141 | 74 |
| Sun h/day | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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