Milan, Italy - Weather and Climate

Milan can be cold and foggy in winter and very hot and humid in summer. The climate is warm and temperate. Milan is lucky that the mountains to the north shield the city from the worst of the Arctic chills, but there are is the occasional cold weather. In summer Milan is troubled by heat waves. August drives many locals out of town because of the heat.

The best time to visit Milan would be springtime but early summer or autumn could also have nice weather. The summer, especially July and August would be too hot for shopping and sightseeing. But at every other time of the year it's well worth giving Milan a chance. The historic city, with its churches, museums, fashion, parks and cafés can keep you busy for at least a week.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Milan can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable86°F in July to a chilly46°F in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from66°F in July to34°F in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Milan is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching56.8 inches. The seasons in Milan bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of7 inches of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling2.7 inches over10 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit ourMilan Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

In Milan, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at9.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only2.3 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

Average monthly humidity

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Milan.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 86%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read ourdetailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Forecast for Milan

10-Day Forecast

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The best time of year to visit Milan in Italy

During April, May, June, July and August, Milan experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between66°F and85.6°F. These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.

The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between3.7 inches and5.6 inches.

Plan accordingly for October and November, when conditions bring the heaviest precipitation.

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