Your July weather guide
HotWeather in Milan in July
July is a good time to visit Milan if you want hot weather and can be flexible about rain. Average daytime highs are around 29°C, with nights near 18°C, so light clothing should do most of the work. The catch is about 9 rainy days: summer warmth does not mean reliably dry weather. For a UK traveller, it suits a relaxed pace with breaks from the heat better than spending every afternoon walking outdoors.
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
- 28.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 33°C
- Average night-time low
- 18.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 15°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.8°C
- London averages 21.8°C in July
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 9.0h
- 60% of 15.1 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 9
- 77 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days over 25°C
- 87%
- 33% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 36.4°C
- 2006-07-22
- Record low 1991-2020
- 9.5°C
- 1996-07-03
- 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 July compares
July is the 1st warmest month of the year in Milan and ranks 66th of 134 destinations we compare for July - see where else is hot in July. Within Italy it is 7th of 16 (Italy in July). Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, Milan is 6.8°C warmer by day and 4.8°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in July
The typical July day in Milan peaks at 28.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 32.8°C or more. About 87% of days top 25°C and 1 in 3 pass 30°C. Nights average 18.3°C; one night in ten drops to 14.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 36.4°C (2006-07-22) and the coldest night 9.5°C (1996-07-03).
Rain in July
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 9 days with 1 mm or more, 77 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest July was 2014 with 192 mm, the driest 1999 with 26 mm. Humidity averages 63%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 15.1 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:49 and sets about 21:09 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 40%.
Is July a good time to visit Milan?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Milan on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Expect heat, not just comfortable warmth
July is Milan's warmest month, and the average high does not tell the whole story. Temperatures reach 30°C on 33% of days, while the hottest days can reach 33°C or more. Plan longer walks for the morning and leave room for shade or an indoor break around midday. Loose, breathable clothes, sun protection and water are sensible daily essentials. Evenings should generally be easier for spending time outside, though they are not necessarily cool straight away. If you find hot city weather tiring, July is less suitable for a packed outdoor schedule; it works better when you can change your pace.
Make room for rain in your plans
Rain is a meaningful part of Milan's July weather, rather than something to dismiss because it is summer. About 9 days have measurable rain, so bring a compact umbrella or a light waterproof that will not feel cumbersome in the heat. Keep outdoor plans flexible and have something indoors in mind when the forecast looks wet. That does not make July a poor choice for time outside: there is plenty of sunshine too. The practical balance is to pack mainly for hot weather, with rain protection and a light layer for cooler evenings, rather than filling your bag with heavy clothing.
A little perspective
Milan through the year
July 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% |
| April | 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% |
| JulySelectedbest | 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
- Day
- Night
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A little more detail
Milan in July FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Milan hot in July?
Milan is hot in July: the average daytime high is 28.6°C and nights average 18.3°C. About 87% of July days reach 25°C or more.
How much does it rain in Milan in July?
Milan sees about 9 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 77 mm of rain in a typical July. The wettest July between 1991 and 2020 was 2014 (192 mm) and the driest was 1999 (26 mm).
How sunny is Milan in July?
Milan gets around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day in July out of 15.1 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Milan compare with the UK in July?
Milan is on average 6.8°C warmer than London by day in July (28.6°C against 21.8°C).
What is the hottest July on record in Milan?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day in Milan reached 36.4°C on 2006-07-22, and the coldest night dropped to 9.5°C on 1996-07-03.
How much hotter is Milan than London in July?
Milan's average daytime high is 28.6°C, compared with London's 21.8°C, a difference of 6.8°C. That is a noticeable step up in heat, so plan for more shade and rest breaks than you might during a typical London July.
How much sunshine can I expect?
July averages about 9 hours of sunshine within 15.1 hours of daylight. That gives you scope to spend time outdoors without concentrating everything around midday, although long daylight hours should not be mistaken for uninterrupted sunshine.
Will I need a jacket in the evenings?
A light layer is sensible, rather than a heavy jacket. The average night low is 18.3°C, but the coldest 10% of nights fall to 14.7°C or lower. Pack something you can easily carry when it is still warm.
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