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Best time to visit Milan: month by month
Short answer
April to June and September to October are the best months, with highs of 18-29°C. July and August are hot and humid at 30-31°C, and many restaurants close in August. Winter is cold and often foggy, with highs of 8°C, but brings the opening of the opera season at La Scala on 7 December.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C | 0°C | 8 | low |
| Feb | 12°C | 2°C | 5 | high |
| Mar | 15°C | 4°C | 3 | medium |
| Apr | 18°C | 7°C | 8 | very high |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 15 | high |
| Jun | 29°C | 19°C | 8 | high |
| Jul | 31°C | 20°C | 11 | medium |
| Aug | 30°C | 20°C | 10 | low |
| Sep | 25°C | 16°C | 10 | high |
| Oct | 20°C | 12°C | 9 | high |
| Nov | 13°C | 5°C | 12 | medium |
| Dec | 8°C | 1°C | 8 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar-May)
15°C in March to 23°C in May; April has 8 rainy days, May about 15. Salone del Mobile in April fills hotels.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Hot and humid, 29-31°C with 8-11 rainy days, often thunderstorms. August is quiet and some restaurants close.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
25°C in September, 20°C in October and 13°C in November, with 9-12 rainy days. Fashion Week in late September.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Cold and foggy, highs of 8-12°C and lows near 0°C. Christmas markets and the start of the La Scala season.
Events worth planning around
- Milan Fashion Week, February and September
- Salone del Mobile (Design Week), April
- La Scala opera season opening, 7 December (Sant'Ambrogio)
- Oh Bej! Oh Bej! Christmas market around the Sforza Castle, early December
When to avoid
Design Week in April and the Fashion Weeks bring very high hotel prices. August is hot and many places close.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Milan?
April to June and September to October, with highs of 18-29°C, avoiding trade-fair weeks if you want lower prices.
Is Milan worth visiting in August?
It is hot and quiet, with lower hotel prices but many restaurants and shops closed.
When is Milan most expensive?
During Salone del Mobile in April and the Fashion Weeks in February and September.