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 comfortable 30°C in July to a chilly 8°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 1°C 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 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. For more details, please visit our Milan 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 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 per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average 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 our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Milan
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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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in September, October and November.
July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 178 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 69 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 285 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
