2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Milan in December

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

December is a wet time to visit Milan. Milan has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 6°C, lows of 2°C, and approximately 17 rainy days per month.

Avg High

6°C

Avg Low

2°C

Rainy days

17days

Daylight

8.7h

Is December a good time to visit Milan?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:57 AM

Sunset

4:41 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 8°C -1°C 4 Good
February 13°C 2°C 5 Good
March 13°C 4°C 12 Good
April 19°C 8°C 6 Excellent (best)
May 23°C 14°C 13 Excellent (best)
June 25°C 16°C 12 Good
July 29°C 19°C 11 Good
August 29°C 20°C 12 Good
September 24°C 16°C 11 Excellent (best)
October 17°C 9°C 12 Excellent (best)
November 12°C 5°C 3 Good
December 6°C 2°C 17 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for December

Warm coat, scarf, gloves, thermal layers, and waterproof boots.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

Planning a trip to Milan?

Common Questions

Is December a good time to visit Milan? +

December is typically Wet for visiting Milan, with average highs of 6°C and around 17 rainy days.

What should I pack for Milan in December? +

With highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C in {month}, we recommend: Warm coat, scarf, gloves, thermal layers, and waterproof boots.

Does it rain a lot in Milan in December? +

Milan typically sees around 17 rainy days in December.

How many hours of daylight are there in Milan in December? +

In December, Milan gets approximately 8.7 hours of daylight per day.

Is December peak season in Milan? +

No, December is not peak season in Milan. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Milan? +

The best months to visit Milan are April, May, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Rome)

Last Updated: January 2026

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