Milan
City in Italy
Milan is a city in northern Italy with a 2023 population of about 1.4 million. It is located 477 km from Rome and features significant historic sites like the Milan Cathedral and Sforza Castle.
What to see
Milan Cathedral and Sforza Castle are central historic landmarks. The city also hosts the Santa Maria delle Grazie, which is a UNESCO site. Other locations of interest include the Biblioteca Ambrosiana and the Pinacoteca di Brera.
When to go
The climate varies throughout the year. Winter months like December and January are cold, with highs of 7 °C and lows near freezing. Spring warms up, with May reaching 22 °C, though it is the rainiest month with about 18 days of precipitation. Summer, particularly July, is the warmest time, with daily highs around 29 °C. September and October remain mild, with highs of 23 °C and 18 °C respectively, though rain occurs on about 11 days each month.
Getting there
Milano Linate Airport is the nearest facility, located 7 km from the city.
Top sights in Milan
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 | 23 | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 50 | 42 | 60 | 96 | 112 | 75 | 76 | 97 | 116 | 106 | 104 | 71 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Milan (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Biblioteca Ambrosiana
- Pinacoteca di Brera