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Milan weather in January (Italy)

What kind of weather does January bring to Milan? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

January in Milan generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 1°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Milan in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 78 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Milan. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Milan climate page with graphs.

 

Milan, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 86%  
SunshineSunshine 78 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22%  

Where to go in Italy in January

Find out more about the weather in Italy and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Milan.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Italy? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Italy. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.