Climate in Milan — Annual Weather Overview
Milan has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 30.3°C) and the coolest is December (7.3°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 23.0°C swing between July highs and December lows. Annual rainfall totals around 1088mm. October is the wettest month at 138.0mm, while February averages just 29.8mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.2 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 18.6°C, 230mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 29.5°C, 316mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 19.0°C, 360mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 9.0°C, 182mm rain.
Milan — Monthly Temperatures
Milan — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Milan stays reasonable all year.
Milan weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.8°C | -0.3°C | 57.5mm | 6.1h | 7 | 10/10 |
| February | 12.0°C | 2.4°C | 29.8mm | 7.5h | 5 | 10/10 |
| March | 14.6°C | 4.1°C | 36.1mm | 9.2h | 5 | 10/10 |
| April | 18.3°C | 7.7°C | 70.4mm | 10.5h | 7 | 10/10 |
| May | 22.9°C | 13.3°C | 123.0mm | 10.9h | 14 | 9/10 |
| June | 28.4°C | 18.1°C | 74.3mm | 13.0h | 8 | 10/10 |
| July | 30.3°C | 20.2°C | 114.8mm | 13.5h | 11 | 9/10 |
| August | 29.7°C | 19.8°C | 126.9mm | 12.0h | 10 | 9/10 |
| September | 25.0°C | 16.1°C | 127.8mm | 10.1h | 10 | 9/10 |
| October | 19.4°C | 11.2°C | 138.0mm | 7.7h | 9 | 9/10 |
| November | 12.7°C | 5.2°C | 94.3mm | 6.1h | 9 | 10/10 |
| December | 7.3°C | 1.5°C | 94.6mm | 3.8h | 10 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Milan have?
Milan has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Average highs range from 7.3°C in December to 30.3°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Milan?
July is the hottest month in Milan, with average highs of 30.3°C and lows of 20.2°C.
What is the coldest month in Milan?
December is the coolest month, with average highs of 7.3°C and lows of -0.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Milan?
October is the wettest month, averaging 138.0mm of rainfall over around 9 rainy days.
How much rain does Milan get per year?
Milan receives around 1088mm of rain per year. The driest month is February (29.8mm).
When is the best time to visit Milan?
The best time to visit Milan is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.