Milan weather by month

When to go to Milan

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: June, July, August. November is the wettest month (141 mm, about 11 rainy days) and February the driest (59 mm).

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Milano Linate Airport (LIN, 7 km from Milan) takes roughly 1 h 54 min - short-haul (up to 4.5 h) by UK standards. Time-zone: Europe/Rome.

Records and extremes, 1991-2020

The hottest day recorded in Milan between 1991 and 2020 reached 38.4°C on 11 August 2003; the coldest fell to -11.7°C on 30 December 2005. In July one day in ten tops 32.8°C and about 33% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to -4.0°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was November 2002 with 351 mm, against a November average of 141 mm.

Winter to spring: cold starts, then warmer but wetter

December and January average 7°C by day, so a warm coat is more useful than light layers alone. January nights average -1°C; gloves and warm footwear make sense if you expect to stay out after dark. February edges up to 9°C and is the driest month overall, but it still averages 7 rain days. March brings a clearer change, with 14°C afternoons and chilly 3°C nights: dress for a different feel once the sun goes down. April reaches 17°C, though rain becomes more frequent. May's 22°C days are better suited to spending long stretches outside, but its 12 rain days mean waterproofs still deserve space in your bag. Spring is a good compromise for avoiding summer heat, not a guarantee of dry weather.

Summer: the warmest days and most sunshine

June averages 26°C by day, rising to 29°C in July before easing to 28°C in August. This is the best stretch if warmth matters most, with July also offering the most sunshine at 9 hours a day. Plan longer walks for the morning and leave room for shaded or indoor breaks around midday. Nights average 16°C in June and 18°C in July and August, so evenings are much milder than in spring. Pack light clothing, sun protection and a light layer rather than relying on a heavy jacket. Keep a compact waterproof handy too: summer still averages 9 to 10 rain days each month.

Autumn: September is the gentler option

September keeps much of summer's warmth without its highest average temperatures: days reach 23°C and nights settle around 14°C. It is a sensible choice for travellers who want comfortable walking weather, though its 9 rain days still call for flexible plans. October drops to 17°C by day, with 4 hours of sunshine, so put outdoor time earlier in your plans and carry an extra layer for evenings. November feels markedly cooler at 11°C, while nights average 5°C. It is also the wettest month overall and has just 3 hours of sunshine a day. Choose late autumn if cool weather does not bother you and indoor alternatives are easy to build into your trip.