Warm summers, cool winters and beautiful springs — month-by-month weather and the best time to go.
Milan has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons: hot, muggy summers, cold and often foggy winters, and mild, changeable springs and autumns. Rain falls year-round but peaks in spring and autumn. For most travellers, April to June and September to October are the sweet spots.
Quick answer
What is the best time to visit Milan?
Late April to June and September to October offer the most pleasant weather and lighter crowds. Spring brings mild days and blossom; early autumn is warm and clear. Avoid the peak-price weeks of the fashion shows (February and September) and the Salone del Mobile design fair in April.
By Ivanka García Mancebo, Civitatis travel specialist
Apr–Jun
Best months
29°C
Avg July high
1°C
Avg Jan low
Oct
Wettest month
Month by month
Average daily high and low temperatures (°C). Bars show the typical daytime high.
6°
9°
15°
18°
23°
27°
29°
29°
24°
18°
11°
7°
J0°
F1°
M5°
A8°
M13°
J17°
J19°
A18°
S14°
O9°
N4°
D1°
The seasons
Spring
Best
Mar–May · 8–23°C
Mild and blossoming, with the odd shower. Gardens and terraces reopen — arguably the loveliest time to visit.
Summer
Hot & humid
Jun–Aug · 17–30°C
Hot, sticky and hazy. August empties as locals leave and some places close, but hotels are cheaper and evenings on the Navigli are lively.
Autumn
Great
Sep–Nov · 4–24°C
September and October are warm and clear — a second sweet spot. November turns grey, wet and foggy.
Winter
Cold & foggy
Dec–Feb · 0–9°C
Cold, damp and often blanketed in fog, but festive: Christmas markets, Sant'Ambrogio and the December opening of La Scala.
The best time to visit
For pleasant weather and manageable crowds, come in late April to June or September to October. July and August are hot, humid and quiet as locals leave — many restaurants close in August, but hotel deals appear. Winter is cold and foggy but atmospheric, with Christmas markets and the December opening of La Scala's opera season.
Avoid Fashion Weeks & the Salone. Hotel prices spike during the fashion shows (Feb & Sep) and the Salone del Mobile design fair (April). If those dates don't matter to you, book early or shift by a week.
Whatever the season
Tours & activities in Milan
Indoor museums for rainy days, rooftop views for sunny ones, day trips for the shoulder seasons.
Late April to June and September to October offer the most pleasant weather and lighter crowds. Spring brings mild days and blossom; early autumn is warm and clear. Avoid the peak-price weeks of the fashion shows (February and September) and the Salone del Mobile design fair in April.
Yes — July and August are hot and humid, with highs around 29–30°C and muggy nights. Many locals leave and some restaurants close in August, though you'll find quieter sights and better hotel rates.
Winters are cold and damp, with January highs around 6°C, lows near freezing and frequent fog. Snow is occasional. Pack a warm coat, but enjoy the Christmas markets and festive atmosphere.
Rainfall peaks in spring and autumn, with October usually the wettest month. Summer brings shorter but heavier thunderstorms. Winter is drier but grey and foggy. Pack a light rain layer in any season.
