Climate in Milan, Italy
The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.
The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.
overcast and rain
broken clouds and rain
almost clear and no rain
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.
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data: