Weather in Milan in February

How February compares

February is the 10th warmest month of the year in Milan and ranks 121st of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Italy it is 12th of 16 (Italy in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Milan is 1.2°C warmer by day and 2.3°C cooler at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Milan peaks at 9.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 13.5°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average -0.3°C; one night in ten drops to -3.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 20.6°C (2019-02-22) and the coldest night -8.8°C (2012-02-03).

Rain in February

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 59 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2014 with 199 mm, the driest 1997 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 77%.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:26 and sets about 17:48 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 52%.

Is February a good time to visit Milan?

February is not the strongest month here: cool days. The best months for Milan on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug.

Cold evenings are the main catch

The daytime average can be comfortable enough for walking with a warm coat, but it does not tell the whole story. The coldest nights fall to -3.8°C or below, so gloves, a scarf and warm layers are sensible rather than excessive. Milder days can reach 13.5°C or more, making removable layers useful if you are moving between heated interiors and the street. Plan longer outdoor stretches for the warmer part of the day and keep evening plans less dependent on sitting outside. February is a reasonable fit if you enjoy a cool-weather city break; it is a poor fit if warmth is central to the trip.

Allow for rain without writing off outdoor time

Rain needs a place in your plans, but it need not dictate the whole trip. A compact umbrella, a water-resistant outer layer and shoes that cope with wet pavements will give you more flexibility than packing only for dry cold. Sunshine averages about 4.9 hours within 10.2 hours of daylight, so there is scope for daytime wandering, though clear skies are not guaranteed. Keep your outdoor plans movable and use brighter spells when they arrive. The practical compromise is to mix time outside with indoor breaks, rather than build each day around uninterrupted sunshine or assume that February means staying indoors throughout.