Milan, Italy
Best time to visit Milan
The best time to visit Milan is May–September, when typical daytime highs are around 23–30°C and rain is less likely. For the same weather with smaller crowds, aim for May and July–August: the main sights book up soonest in February, April, June and September.
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Milan weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 43°F | -1° / 30°F | 60 mm | 2 h |
| FebruaryBusy | 9° / 48°F | 1° / 34°F | 50 mm | 3 h |
| March | 15° / 59°F | 4° / 39°F | 70 mm | 5 h |
| AprilBusy | 18° / 64°F | 8° / 46°F | 84 mm | 6 h |
| MayBest | 23° / 73°F | 12° / 54°F | 96 mm | 7 h |
| JuneBestBusy | 27° / 81°F | 16° / 61°F | 70 mm | 8 h |
| JulyBest | 30° / 86°F | 18° / 64°F | 64 mm | 9 h |
| AugustBest | 29° / 84°F | 18° / 64°F | 90 mm | 8 h |
| SeptemberBestBusy | 25° / 77°F | 14° / 57°F | 76 mm | 6 h |
| October | 18° / 64°F | 9° / 48°F | 100 mm | 4 h |
| November | 11° / 52°F | 4° / 39°F | 110 mm | 2 h |
| December | 7° / 45°F | 0° / 32°F | 60 mm | 2 h |
Typical-year averages, rounded. Actual weather varies from year to year — check the forecast before you go. “Busy” marks the months when the main sights book up soonest.
About Milan
Milan is the capital of Lombardy and the financial and fashion capital of Italy, a metropolitan area of over three million people in the north of the country. Founded by the Celts and made a Roman capital, it grew into a powerful medieval duchy under the Visconti and Sforza families. Today it is Italy's engine of business, design and style, rebuilt boldly after wartime damage.
What to pack for Milan
Pack smart-casual clothes, as Milan dresses more formally than most Italian cities, and bring a scarf to cover shoulders for the churches. Comfortable walking shoes suit the cobbles and long museum days. Summers are hot and humid, so bring light layers and a water bottle, while winters are cold and damp with fog, calling for a warm coat. Italy uses type C, F and L plugs at 230 volts.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Milan?
- The best time to visit Milan is May–September, when typical daytime highs are around 23–30°C and rain is less likely. For the same weather with smaller crowds, aim for May and July–August: the main sights book up soonest in February, April, June and September.
- What is the hottest month in Milan?
- July, with typical daytime highs around 30°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Milan?
- November, with around 110 mm of rain in a typical year.
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