Milan, Italy Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Milan
Located in Italy, Milan experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 86°F (30°C) in July and dip to about 46°F (8°C) in January, with around 48.0 inches (1218 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 86°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 46°F (8°C)
- Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: 21°F (-6°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (16 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 3 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 86°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 68°F (20°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 46°F (8°C) and lows around 31°F (0°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as 21°F (-6°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.4 inches (164 mm) of rain over 16 days, while January is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.5 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 3 days in a typical year, mostly from December through February.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 31° | 6 | 1.9 in | 6.3 h/day | 79% |
| February | 52° | 35° | 8 | 3.2 in | 6.7 h/day | 78% |
| March | 58° | 40° | 9 | 3.0 in | 8.7 h/day | 70% |
| April | 65° | 47° | 9 | 3.5 in | 10.5 h/day | 66% |
| May | 71° | 55° | 16 | 6.4 in | 10.6 h/day | 72% |
| June | 81° | 64° | 11 | 4.5 in | 13.0 h/day | 68% |
| July | 86° | 68° | 12 | 3.9 in | 13.5 h/day | 66% |
| August | 85° | 68° | 10 | 4.2 in | 12.0 h/day | 66% |
| September | 76° | 60° | 10 | 4.8 in | 10.1 h/day | 72% |
| October | 66° | 52° | 11 | 5.6 in | 7.4 h/day | 80% |
| November | 54° | 42° | 11 | 4.4 in | 5.7 h/day | 84% |
| December | 46° | 34° | 7 | 2.5 in | 5.2 h/day | 86% |
Milan month by month
Milan weather in January
January brings highs around 46°F (8°C), lows near 31°F (0°C), about 6 wet days - typically the coldest month and the driest month of the year in Milan.
Milan weather in February
February brings highs around 52°F (11°C), lows near 35°F (2°C), about 8 wet days.
Milan weather in March
March brings highs around 58°F (14°C), lows near 40°F (4°C), about 9 wet days.
Milan weather in April
April brings highs around 65°F (18°C), lows near 47°F (8°C), about 9 wet days.
Milan weather in May
May brings highs around 71°F (22°C), lows near 55°F (13°C), about 16 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Milan.
Milan weather in June
June brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 11 wet days.
Milan weather in July
July brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 12 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Milan.
Milan weather in August
August brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 10 wet days.
Milan weather in September
September brings highs around 76°F (24°C), lows near 60°F (16°C), about 10 wet days.
Milan weather in October
October brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 52°F (11°C), about 11 wet days.
Milan weather in November
November brings highs around 54°F (12°C), lows near 42°F (5°C), about 11 wet days.
Milan weather in December
December brings highs around 46°F (8°C), lows near 34°F (1°C), about 7 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days.
Seasons in Milan
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Milan is mild, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Milan is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Milan is mild, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 51°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Milan is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 48°F (9°C) and nights around 33°F (1°C); expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season, plus around 3 snowy days.
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Best time to visit Milan
The best time to visit Milan is generally September to October and April, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 72°F (22°C).
Pack for Milan with a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 68°F (20°C).
Milan temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.