Month summary
Milan weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
34% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Milan in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.6h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Milan. June remains slightly better (+0.6 pts).
By trip type
Milan in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining In the height of summer, Milan sees high temperatures (30°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Expect rain on 34% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -1°C | 8°C | 23% | 1.7 | 7.2h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 2°C | 11°C | 30% | 2.7 | 8.2h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 15°C | 30% | 2.6 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 8°C | 19°C | 30% | 3.4 | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 13°C | 22°C | 54% | 5.4 | 12.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 18°C | 28°C | 35% | 3.8 | 13.5h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 20°C | 29°C | 37% | 3.4 | 13.3h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 20°C | 30°C | 34% | 3.8 | 12.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 16°C | 25°C | 36% | 4.4 | 10.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 11°C | 19°C | 34% | 4.1 | 8.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ November | 5°C | 12°C | 38% | 4.1 | 6.5h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 0°C | 8°C | 25% | 2.3 | 5.8h | 4.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Milan averages 30°C, 34% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Milan in August
Is August a good time to visit Milan?
August is an excellent time to visit Milan (score 8.0/10). With 30°C, 12.6h of sunshine and 34% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Milan in August?
With 30°C and 12.6h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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