Milan, Italy: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Milan, Italy? If you're planning to go to Milan, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Milan, Italy

Based on the climate and weather in Milan, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Milan, Italy by month

January

January in this region is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains or snows a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof boots
Heavy jacket
Gloves or mittens
Cold weather footwear
Heavy socks
Sweaters
Waterproof coat
Umbrella

February

February in Milan can be very chilly. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) to high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Sweaters
Cold weather footwear
Heavy jacket
Waterproof coat
Waterproof boots
Heavy socks

March

March in Milan can be chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Standard footwear
Waterproof boots
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Socks
Waterproof coat
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens

April

April for Milan is crisp. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Standard footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces

May

If you visit Milan during May, you are likely to find that it is mild. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light footwear
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Shorts or short pants
Sandals

June

If you visit Milan during June, you are likely to find that it is a perfect temperature and somewhat stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Light footwear
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Shorts or short pants
Dresses
Skirts

July

July in this region is hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Shorts
Sunglasses
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts

August

Traveling to Milan in August, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and somewhat stormy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Light footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Umbrella
Sandals
Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Shorts or short pants
Rain coat

September

September is warm. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Umbrella
Dresses
Rain coat

October

If you vacation in Milan during October, you are likely to find that it can be chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Dresses
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage

November

November in Milan is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Socks
Waterproof boots
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Standard footwear

December

December in Milan is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains or snows once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sweaters
Cold weather footwear
Umbrella
Gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Heavy socks
Waterproof boots
Heavy jacket
Waterproof coat

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Milan, Italy

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Milan, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C, F and L
A SIM card that works in Milan
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Pickpocketing is an issue, so wear a money belt or neck pouch
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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