Your April weather guide
MildWeather in Milan in April
April is a good time for Milan if you want mild weather for exploring the city, rather than reliable warmth. Average daytime highs are around 17°C, but nights fall to about 7°C and there are roughly 11 rainy days. For a UK traveller, that means a warmer daytime feel than London, with a coat still useful after dark. Go for comfortable walking weather, but keep your plans flexible around rain.
Long-term climate averages for Milan, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Milan, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Milan.
- Average daytime high
- 17.3°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 22°C
- Average night-time low
- 7.1°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 3°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +3.8°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.0h
- 45% of 13.3 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 11
- 98 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 28.5°C
- 2011-04-09
- Record low 1991-2020
- -3.7°C
- 2003-04-08
- Flight from London
- ≈ 1 h 54 min
- 937 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 6th warmest month of the year in Milan and ranks 104th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Italy it is 8th of 16 (Italy in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Milan is 3.8°C warmer by day and 2.0°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Milan peaks at 17.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.9°C or more. Roughly 1 in 100 days top 25°C. Nights average 7.1°C; one night in ten drops to 3.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 28.5°C (2011-04-09) and the coldest night -3.7°C (2003-04-08).
Rain in April
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 11 days with 1 mm or more, 98 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2009 with 216 mm, the driest 2011 with 9 mm. Humidity averages 69%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:38 and sets about 20:09 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 55%.
Is April a good time to visit Milan?
April is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Milan on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Mild afternoons, chilly evenings
April suits travellers who prefer walking without strong heat, but it is too early to rely on light summer clothes. The warmer days reach around 22°C or more, so you may be comfortable in a lighter layer during the afternoon. The catch is the change after sunset: colder nights can fall to around 3°C or below. Pack layers you can remove as the day warms up, plus a jacket that feels comfortable on a chilly evening. Put longer outdoor stretches into the warmer part of the day when the forecast allows. If your main aim is hot weather, Milan in April is not a strong choice.
Leave room for rain in your plans
Rain is a meaningful part of the April picture, not something to dismiss when packing. A waterproof outer layer and shoes that cope with wet pavements are more useful than a wardrobe built around sunshine. There are about 6 hours of sunshine within 13.3 hours of daylight, giving you scope for outdoor time without promising clear skies throughout the day. Keep indoor options available and avoid making every plan dependent on dry weather. The monthly averages do not tell you when rain will arrive during your stay, so use the forecast to decide which days are best for spending longer outside.
A little perspective
Milan through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.9°C | -1.0°C | 3.9 | 61 | 7 | 0% |
| February | 9.1°C | -0.3°C | 4.9 | 59 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 13.7°C | 3.2°C | 5.8 | 73 | 8 | 0% |
| AprilSelected | 17.3°C | 7.1°C | 6.0 | 98 | 11 | 1% |
| May | 21.7°C | 11.7°C | 6.5 | 111 | 12 | 18% |
| Junebest | 26.0°C | 15.8°C | 7.8 | 101 | 11 | 60% |
| Julybest | 28.6°C | 18.3°C | 9.0 | 77 | 9 | 87% |
| Augustbest | 28.0°C | 18.4°C | 8.1 | 105 | 10 | 81% |
| September | 22.8°C | 14.1°C | 6.4 | 118 | 9 | 26% |
| October | 17.2°C | 9.8°C | 4.2 | 127 | 10 | 1% |
| November | 11.4°C | 4.6°C | 3.3 | 141 | 11 | 0% |
| December | 7.0°C | -0.1°C | 3.5 | 73 | 7 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
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A little more detail
Milan in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Milan hot in April?
Milan is mild in April: the average daytime high is 17.3°C and nights average 7.1°C. Roughly 1 in 100 April days reach 25°C.
How much does it rain in Milan in April?
Milan sees about 11 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 98 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2009 (216 mm) and the driest was 2011 (9 mm).
How sunny is Milan in April?
Milan gets around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 13.3 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Milan compare with the UK in April?
Milan is on average 3.8°C warmer than London by day in April (17.3°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Milan?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Milan reached 28.5°C on 2011-04-09, and the coldest night dropped to -3.7°C on 2003-04-08.
Is Milan warmer than London in April?
Yes. Milan's average daytime high is 17.3°C, compared with 13.5°C in London, a difference of 3.8°C. That is a useful lift in daytime warmth, but it does not make April reliably summery: evenings still call for warmer clothing.
Is April suitable for a hot-weather break?
Not really. Only 1% of April days reach 25°C, so warmth is a bonus rather than something to plan around. June, July and August are better months overall here, making them more sensible alternatives if April's mild conditions sound too cool.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Milan. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C