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Milan Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

Visitors to Milan can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in July to a chilly 8°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 1°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Milan is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1443 mm. The seasons in Milan, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 178 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 69 mm over 10 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Milan, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Milan in Italy

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:
  • When is summer in Milan?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Milan?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in September, October and November.
  • Which is the warmest month in Milan?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Milan?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Milan?
    November tops the wettest month list with 178 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Milan?
    January is the driest month with 69 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Milan?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 285 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Milan

    Fri   Dec 06
    10°C | -2°C
    SW 11 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Dec 07
    7°C | -2°C
    NE 7 km/h
    6.4 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Sun   Dec 08
    6°C | 0°C
    W 7 km/h
    4.2 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain