Milan: When to Go

Most of the year Milan is as comfortable as a cardigan: not too hot, and not too cold, either. There are occasional summer heat waves and springtime cold snaps, and the odd hailstorm can bring on brilliant blue skies the next day. During the entire month of August a calm descends over the city as the Milanese head for the nearby hills and lakes.

Weather

Though Italy has a predominantly Mediterranean climate, Milan's winters (December-February) are certainly brisk, with lows below freezing. Still, mountains shield the city from the worst of the Northern European winter.

Summer (May-Sept) can be hot and muggy. In August, most of the city heads to the beaches to escape the 30°C-plus (86°F-plus) heat; the rest are in Milan's many gardens and parks.

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Sunshine (average hrs per day)