Milan weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Milan in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
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Book tickets → Weekend in ItalyMilan sits at 45°27′N 9°11′E in Italy, in Europe. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Milan weather by month
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Milan weather — FAQ
Q01Which month is warmest in Milan?
Which month is warmest in Milan?
July runs the highest averages in Milan, with typical daytime highs of 30°C (86°F). August 90% of the city closes; locals flee to Lake Como or Liguria, restaurants shutter for three weeks, and Naviglio canals stagnate.
Q02Which month is chilliest in Milan?
Which month is chilliest in Milan?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 8°C (46°F). January fog blankets the Duomo spires; Alpine day trips to Livigno work but city smog inversions trigger vehicle bans and asthma warnings.
Q03When is the rainy season in Milan?
When is the rainy season in Milan?
May typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 159mm on average. October-November nebbia mixes with rain for weeks; the Seveso river floods Isola predictably and tram 14 becomes the only reliable transport.
Q04How would you describe Milan's weather?
How would you describe Milan's weather?
Milan, Italy has warm summers, cold winters, moderate seasonal rainfall. Milan is Italy's only actually urban city and moves like Zurich, not Rome. Aperitivo is a real meal from 6:30pm at Bar Basso where the Negroni Sbagliato was invented. Locals eat risotto alla milanese with ossobuco, not pasta, and lunch panzerotti at Luini behind the Duomo. The Navigli district is Sunday antiques day only; weekday nights go to Isola or Porta Venezia. The metro is fast but the tram 1 is the actual sightseeing route. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.