Best time to visit Milan
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Milan
30 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Milan).
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Milan Duomo & The Last Supper Skip-the-Line Small Group Tour - 2
Milan One hour guided shared tour Last Supper - 3
Full-day Milan: Skip-The-Line The Last Supper and Duomo Cathedral - 4
Milan: Duomo, Scala, Sforza Castle and Last Supper Private Tour - 5
Best of Milan Experience Including Da Vinci's The Last Supper and Milan Duomo - 6
Historic Milan Tour with Skip-the-Line Last Supper Ticket - 7
Skip The Line: Best Of Milan Tour With Last Supper & Milan Duomo - 8
Milan's Must See: Half-Day Tour of Last Supper, Duomo & La Scala - 9
Unveil the Masterpiece: Guided Tour of Da Vinci's Last Supper - 10
Skip the Line: Essential Milan Tour Including Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' - 11
Milan: Da Vinci Last Supper Skip-the-Line Guided Tour - 12
Da Vinci's Last Supper & the Duomo: Milan in a Half Day Tour - 13
Milan: The Last Supper & Sforza Castle Guided Tour - 14
Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper Guided Tour in Milan - 15
Gnocchi, Pasta, Tiramisù and Wine Class - 16
Milan Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class With Wine by Cooking Italy - 17
Cook Like an Italian Nonna: Pasta & Tiramisu in a Milan Home - 18
Milan Last Supper and S. Maria delle Grazie Skip the Line Tour - 19
Milan Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Four Routes - 20
Milan’s Most Authentic Street Food Tour – Local & Milanese - 21
Milan Duomo : Guided Cathedral Tour & Rooftop Access Included - 22
Milan Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local - 23
Small-Group La Scala Museum Tour in Milan - 24
Last Supper Skip-the-Line Tour in Milan - 25
Da Vinci Last Supper Tour - 26
Milan Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Walking Tour - 27
Milan Cooking Class: Pizza & Unlimited Gelato or Pasta & Tiramisu - 28
Small-Group Barolo Wine Tasting, Alba & UNESCO Piedmont Hills - 29
Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise - 30
Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise
Last refreshed 2026-10-18.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Milan (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Milan's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0–8 | 5 | 7 | 92 | 13.1 | 76% | 13 | 140 | 1 | Busy | 5 |
| Feb | 3–12 | 10 | 7 | 98 | 14.0 | 67% | 14 | 154 | 2 | Busy | 6 |
| Mar | 5–15 | 12 | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 57% | 15 | 203 | 3 | Moderate | 7 |
| Apr | 8–18 | 16 | 7 | 98 | 14.0 | 51% | 16 | 234 | 4 | Busy | 8 |
| May | 13–23 | 22 | 16 | 174 | 10.9 | 59% | 16 | 246 | 5 | Peak | 7 |
| Jun | 18–28 | 29 | 10 | 109 | 10.9 | 54% | 15 | 286 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 20–30 | 32 | 11 | 87 | 7.9 | 54% | 15 | 313 | 7 | Moderate | 5 |
| Aug | 20–30 | 32 | 10 | 87 | 8.7 | 53% | 14 | 280 | 6 | Moderate | 6 |
| Sep | 16–25 | 25 | 11 | 120 | 10.9 | 60% | 13 | 223 | 4 | Busy | 8 |
| Oct | 12–19 | 19 | 11 | 160 | 14.5 | 72% | 13 | 165 | 2 | Moderate | 7 |
| Nov | 5–12 | 11 | 9 | 85 | 9.4 | 77% | 11 | 136 | 1 | Quiet | 6 |
| Dec | 1–8 | 5 | 9 | 129 | 14.3 | 84% | 11 | 99 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
UV Index in Milan by Month
UV index in Milan peaks at 7 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. June, July have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
April
8/108–18°C (feels 16°C) · 7 rain days (98h) · 234 sun hours · 51% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
September
8/1016–25°C · 11 rain days (120h) · 223 sun hours · 60% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
June
8/1018–28°C · 10 rain days (109h) · 286 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
Every month
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January
5/100–8°C (feels 5°C) · 7 rain days (92h) · 140 sun hours · 76% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
6/103–12°C (feels 10°C) · 7 rain days (98h) · 154 sun hours · 67% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
7/105–15°C (feels 12°C) · 8 rain days (91h) · 203 sun hours · 57% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
May
7/1013–23°C · 16 rain days (174h) · 246 sun hours · 59% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
July
5/1020–30°C (feels 32°C) · 11 rain days (87h) · 313 sun hours · 54% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
August
6/1020–30°C (feels 32°C) · 10 rain days (87h) · 280 sun hours · 53% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
October
7/1012–19°C · 11 rain days (160h) · 165 sun hours · 72% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
November
6/105–12°C (feels 11°C) · 9 rain days (85h) · 136 sun hours · 77% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
4/101–8°C (feels 5°C) · 9 rain days (129h) · 99 sun hours · 84% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Milan
When is the best time to visit Milan?
April is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 8–18°C (7 rainy days). The top three months by score are April, September, June.
What is the worst time to visit Milan?
December is the lowest-scoring month (4/10). Typical conditions: 1–8°C (9 rainy days).
Is Milan too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Milan?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in June and peaks in May. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Milan have good weather but fewer tourists?
June (climate 8/10, crowd index 0) and March (climate 7/10, crowd index 41) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Milan by month?
UV peaks at 7 (high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 4, May 5, Jun 6, Jul 7, Aug 6, Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Milan in July?
July is the peak UV month in Milan, with a daily-peak UV index of 7 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Milan on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 6 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 8 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, May, June, July, August, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Milan bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 11 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is January with a typical-day mean of 49 µg/m³ (hazardous); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 77 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.