Average Monthly Sunshine in Milan

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Milan receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Milan varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 285 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 68 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1989 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Milan’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Milan enjoys an average of 1989 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

November, Milan’s wettest month, receives 95 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 8°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.