Milan · WinterMonth summary
Milan weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-1°C – 8°C
🌧 Rainy days
23% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Milan in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Milan in January: 23% rain, 7.2h of sunshine. Better to wait for June.
By trip type
Milan in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues Winter in Milan is cool (8°C during the day). Days are short (7.2h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
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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 January, Milan averages 8°C, 23% rainy days and 7.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.6/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +20°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Milan in January
Is January a good time to visit Milan?
January is not recommended for Milan (score 4.6/10). With 23% rainy days and 7.2h of sunshine, consider June (8.6/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Milan in January?
It's cool with 8°C daytime and -1°C at night. 7.2h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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