Winter
Dec → Feb7 to 12°
nights 0 to 3°
- 8 rainy days · 69 mm
- 6.1 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Milan?
- Jan8°not recommended
- Feb12°not recommended
- Mar15°fair
- Apr18°recommended
- May23°recommended
- Jun28°recommended
- Jul30°fair
- Aug30°fair
- Sep25°recommended
- Oct19°recommended
- Nov12°fair
- Dec7°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Milan, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | 0° | 6.3 h | 56 mm | 7 d | |
| February | 12° | 3° | 6.7 h | 69 mm | 7 d | |
| March | 15° | 5° | 8.7 h | 71 mm | 8 d | |
| April | 18° | 8° | 10.5 h | 72 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| May | 23° | 13° | 10.6 h | 173 mm | 16 d | ✓ |
| June | 28° | 18° | 13 h | 98 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 20° | 13.5 h | 114 mm | 11 d | |
| August | 30° | 20° | 12 h | 115 mm | 10 d | |
| September | 25° | 16° | 10.1 h | 138 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| October | 19° | 12° | 7.4 h | 162 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| November | 12° | 5° | 5.7 h | 77 mm | 9 d | |
| December | 7° | 1° | 5.2 h | 82 mm | 9 d |
The four seasons in Milan, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Milan Duomo) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 23°
nights 5 to 13°
- 10 rainy days · 105 mm
- 9.9 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug28 to 30°
nights 18 to 20°
- 10 rainy days · 109 mm
- 12.8 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov12 to 25°
nights 5 to 16°
- 10 rainy days · 126 mm
- 7.7 h of sun
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Milan, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h39 of daylight, in December 8h44, a difference of 6h56.
9h05Jan
10h19Feb
11h47Mar
13h27Apr
14h53May
15h39Jun
15h20Jul
14h06Aug
12h28Sep
10h51Oct
9h25Nov
8h44Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Milan Duomo" (45.46°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Milan, month by month
What to see and do
EventsDesign WeekAprilFashion WeekFebruary, SeptemberOpening of the La Scala seasonDecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Milan, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- AprilDesign Week big crowds
The Salone del Mobile fills the Rho fairground and the Fuorisalone spreads through Brera, Tortona and Isola: hotels are full months ahead.
- February, SeptemberFashion Week big crowds
The shows are held twice a year, in late February and late September, and close off part of the centre for a week.
- DecemberOpening of the La Scala season
The season opens on the feast of St Ambrose, in early December, with the city in gala dress around the opera house.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended8°0° at night
- 56 mm · 7 d
- 6.3 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended12°3° at night
- 69 mm · 7 d
- 6.7 h
Busy, without the crush
March
Fair15°5° at night
- 71 mm · 8 d
- 8.7 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended18°8° at night
- 72 mm · 7 d
- 10.5 h
High season, book early
May
Recommended23°13° at night
- 173 mm · 16 d
- 10.6 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended28°18° at night
- 98 mm · 10 d
- 13 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair30°20° at night
- 114 mm · 11 d
- 13.5 h
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair30°20° at night
- 115 mm · 10 d
- 12 h
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended25°16° at night
- 138 mm · 11 d
- 10.1 h
High season, book early
October
Recommended19°12° at night
- 162 mm · 11 d
- 7.4 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair12°5° at night
- 77 mm · 9 d
- 5.7 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended7°1° at night
- 82 mm · 9 d
- 5.2 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 8 °C at best, 0 °C at night. Rain stays light: 56 mm over 7 days. Expect 6.3 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 12 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Rain stays light: 69 mm over 7 days. Expect 6.7 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (71 mm). Expect 8.7 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 72 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.5 h a day on average. High season: book early.
May. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 173 mm over 16 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.6 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 28 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (98 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 13 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (114 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 13.5 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 30 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (115 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 25 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (138 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.1 h a day on average. High season: book early.
October. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (162 mm). Expect 7.4 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 12 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (77 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (5.7 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, 1 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (82 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (5.2 h a day). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Milan?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 18 to 28 °C, with 11 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Milan Duomo).
Which month should you avoid in Milan?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 82 mm over 9 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Milan Duomo).
What is the hottest month in Milan?
July, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Milan Duomo).
What is the coldest month in Milan?
December, with 7 °C at best during the day and 1 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Milan Duomo).
What is the driest month in Milan?
January: 56 mm over 7 days of rain, against 173 mm in May, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Milan?
July, with 13.5 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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