Climate Insights for Milan
Duomo, Lombardy, Italy
Climate Overview
The climate in Milan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,223 mm of precipitation falls per year. Milan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Milan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Milan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 48.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Milan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Milan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 34°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Milan vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Milan vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 40°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Milan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,223 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 146 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 47 mm. That's 99 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 13cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.Milan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 5.7 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.9 in. That's 3.9 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 5in annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.
Wind
Milan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Milan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Milan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Milan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.