2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Milan in January

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

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Climate Overview

January is a good time to visit Milan. Milan has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 8°C, lows of -1°C, and approximately 4 rainy days per month.

Avg High

8°C

Avg Low

-1°C

Rainy days

4days

Daylight

9.1h

Is January a good time to visit Milan?

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

Daylight

Sunrise

8:00 AM

Sunset

5:06 PM

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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 January

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

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

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Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Milan? +

January is typically Good for visiting Milan, with average highs of 8°C and around 4 rainy days.

What should I pack for Milan in January? +

With highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C in {month}, we recommend: Warm coat, scarf, gloves, thermal layers, and waterproof boots.

Does it rain a lot in Milan in January? +

Milan typically sees around 4 rainy days in January.

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

In January, Milan gets approximately 9.1 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Milan? +

No, January 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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