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Best time to visit Milan
Milan is a city break for fashion, art and food. Cold, sometimes foggy winters and hot, humid summers; spring and autumn are most pleasant.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
February · Mean daily maximum
11.7 °C
1991–2025: 9.6 °C
+2.1 °C · higher
May · Wet days
18.4 days/month
1991–2025: 14.6 days/month
+3.8 days/month · higher
January · Monthly precipitation
88.1 mm/month
1991–2025: 55.8 mm/month
+32.4 mm/month · higher
August: 75/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 39 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · City climate
Milan: choose the season before the trip style
The lowest and highest average daily highs are 21.7 °C apart. Temperature is therefore the first decision layer, while rain and sunshine refine the choice of month.
How to read the curve
A single annual score hides the change of seasons. The useful question is which temperature window suits the planned city trip.
Lowest average daily low
January · 0.2 °C
Highest average daily high
July and August · 28.8 °C
Most rainy days
May · 14.6
Most sunshine
July · 8.1 h
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | 0 | 7 | 56 | 1.9 | 76 | 1.2 | 46 |
| February | 10 | 1 | 6 | 52 | 2.9 | 74 | 1.3 | 53 |
| March | 14 | 4 | 8 | 59 | 4.5 | 71 | 1.5 | 63 |
| April | 18 | 8 | 12 | 85 | 5.7 | 71 | 1.6 | 66 |
| May | 22 | 12 | 15 | 108 | 6.8 | 72 | 1.5 | 71 |
| June | 26 | 16 | 13 | 91 | 7.9 | 69 | 1.3 | 75 |
| July | 29 | 19 | 11 | 73 | 8.1 | 65 | 1.1 | 71 |
| August | 29 | 19 | 11 | 85 | 7.0 | 65 | 1.1 | 69 |
| September | 24 | 14 | 11 | 99 | 5.1 | 70 | 1.2 | 81 |
| October | 19 | 10 | 10 | 110 | 3.1 | 76 | 1.3 | 69 |
| November | 12 | 5 | 11 | 121 | 1.9 | 79 | 1.3 | 47 |
| December | 8 | 1 | 8 | 66 | 1.5 | 77 | 1.1 | 44 |
Climate through the year
Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Milan?
The strongest climate months are May, June, July, September. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Milan?
Average daily maximum temperatures in Milan are practically tied in July and August at around 29 °C.