Milan Cathedral Duomo di Milano
Milan Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral, tourist destination, church building, and architectural ensemble located in Milan. Begun in 1386 and designed by Simone da Orsenigo, the marble structure reaches a height of 108 meters. It ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in Italy.
Planning a visit
July is the warmest month with daily highs of 29 °C and lows of 18 °C, while January is the coldest with highs of 7 °C and lows of -1 °C. May experiences the most rainy days, averaging 18 days of rain with 107 mm of precipitation, whereas February is drier with 41 mm over about 6 days. The site is open Monday through Sunday from 08:00 to 19:00 and provides wheelchair access.
The nearest airport is Milano Linate Airport in Segrate, located 7 km away, and the capital Rome is 477 km away. Nearby places to combine with a visit include Sforza Castle at 1.2 km, Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan at 1.5 km, and Venetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – Western Stato da Mar at 45.4 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 29 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 49 | 41 | 58 | 93 | 107 | 71 | 72 | 93 | 111 | 103 | 101 | 69 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
