Monthly climate in Milan, Italy

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Milan features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 4 °C (39 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -5 °C (22 °F) or can rise to as high as 39 °C (102 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1186 mm (46.7 inches) and receives 110 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Milan enjoys an average of 3764 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 44 minutes to 15 hours 37 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Milan, Italy §

The warmest months in Milan are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 25 °C (75 - 77 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 4 to 7 °C (39 - 44 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Milan experiences 95 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 29 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Milan, Italy. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 16°C
(61°F)
21°C
(70°F)
24°C
(76°F)
27°C
(81°F)
34°C
(93°F)
39°C
(102°F)
36°C
(98°F)
36°C
(98°F)
32°C
(89°F)
28°C
(83°F)
18°C
(65°F)
15°C
(59°F)
Mean maximum 13°C
(56°F)
17°C
(63°F)
22°C
(71°F)
25°C
(78°F)
29°C
(85°F)
33°C
(92°F)
34°C
(94°F)
35°C
(95°F)
31°C
(88°F)
25°C
(77°F)
18°C
(64°F)
13°C
(55°F)
Average high 8°C
(48°F)
11°C
(53°F)
15°C
(59°F)
19°C
(67°F)
23°C
(74°F)
29°C
(84°F)
30°C
(87°F)
30°C
(86°F)
25°C
(77°F)
19°C
(67°F)
13°C
(55°F)
8°C
(47°F)
Daily mean 4°C
(39°F)
7°C
(44°F)
10°C
(50°F)
14°C
(58°F)
18°C
(65°F)
24°C
(75°F)
25°C
(77°F)
25°C
(77°F)
20°C
(69°F)
15°C
(59°F)
10°C
(49°F)
5°C
(41°F)
Average low 0°C
(33°F)
3°C
(37°F)
5°C
(42°F)
9°C
(49°F)
14°C
(58°F)
19°C
(66°F)
21°C
(69°F)
21°C
(70°F)
16°C
(61°F)
11°C
(53°F)
7°C
(45°F)
2°C
(36°F)
Mean minimum -3°C
(26°F)
-3°C
(28°F)
-1°C
(31°F)
3°C
(38°F)
9°C
(49°F)
15°C
(59°F)
17°C
(62°F)
16°C
(61°F)
10°C
(50°F)
6°C
(44°F)
1°C
(34°F)
-3°C
(27°F)
Minimum -5°C
(22°F)
-5°C
(23°F)
-5°C
(23°F)
0°C
(33°F)
5°C
(42°F)
13°C
(56°F)
15°C
(59°F)
14°C
(58°F)
8°C
(46°F)
4°C
(40°F)
-2°C
(29°F)
-5°C
(23°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Milan, Italy §

Milan usually has the most precipitation in July, September and November, with an average of 11 rainy days and 137 mm (5.4 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Milan are January, February and March. On average, 52 mm (2.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Milan, Italy. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 35 (1.4) 46 (1.8) 74 (2.9) 89 (3.5) 120 (4.7) 120 (4.7) 131 (5.1) 101 (4.0) 131 (5.2) 103 (4.1) 149 (5.9) 87 (3.4)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 5 6 8 9 15 8 12 9 10 8 12 8

Monthly sunshine hours in Milan, Italy §

The sunniest months in Milan are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 23 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Milan: January, November and December receive an average of 6 hours 45 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Milan, Italy. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 189 232 310 345 391 411 428 391 335 294 217 214
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 7m 10h 22m 11h 56m 13h 33m 14h 55m 15h 37m 15h 15m 14h 1m 12h 29m 10h 53m 9h 28m 8h 44m

Solar UV radiation in Milan, Italy §

Milan experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 8 - 9, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Milan UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Milan, Italy. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 2 3 5 6 8 9 9 8 6 5 3 2

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Milan, Italy

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Milan. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Milan's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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