Milan month by month

The best time to visit Milan

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Milan is June · September · May: 26° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	6° / -1°	Low	$	Quiet
February	9° / 0°	Moderate	$$	Fair
March	14° / 4°	Moderate	$$	Fair
April	17° / 7°	High	$$$	Great
May	22° / 12°	High	$$	Ideal
June	26° / 15°	High	$$	Ideal
July	29° / 18°	High	$$	Great
August	29° / 18°	Moderate	$$	Fair
September	24° / 14°	High	$$$	Ideal
October	18° / 9°	High	$$	Fair
November	11° / 4°	Moderate	$$	Fair
December	6° / 0°	Moderate	$$	Fair

Best months June September May July

The year in Milan

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Milan.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 18°C · Warm days, good for the nearby lakes

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Ideal

Jun–Aug · highs around 28°C · Warm and bright, with long evenings

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 18°C · Warm days, Fashion Week and the Monza race

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Fair

Dec–Feb · highs around 7°C · Cold days, La Scala opening and street fair

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

June ·September

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

January ·August

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

January ·August

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

February ·September ·April

Practical basics

Region: Europe
Local currency: EUR
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: -1° – 29°
Strongest months: June, September, May
Good for: city · culture · food · nightlife

Events in Milan

Feb–Sep Milan Fashion Week — Designers show autumn/winter collections in February and March and spring/summer collections in September and October.
Apr Salone del Mobile (Milan Design Week) — The international furniture fair is held at the Rho fairgrounds, usually in April.
Sep Italian Grand Prix — Formula One races at Monza, just outside Milan, traditionally in early September.
Dec La Scala Opening Night and Oh Bej! Oh Bej! — La Scala opens its season on December 7, Saint Ambrose's Day, when the Oh Bej! Oh Bej! street fair also begins.

Every month in Milan

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Milan in January 6° · $ Quiet Milan in February 9° · $$ Fair Milan in March 14° · $$ Fair Milan in April 17° · $$$ Great Milan in May 22° · $$ Ideal Milan in June 26° · $$ Ideal Milan in July 29° · $$ Great Milan in August 29° · $$ Fair Milan in September 24° · $$$ Ideal Milan in October 18° · $$ Fair Milan in November 11° · $$ Fair Milan in December 6° · $$ Fair

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Milan?

What is the cheapest time to visit Milan?

January — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 53%.

What is the weather like in Milan?

Average highs sit around 29°C with lows near -1°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Milan