Milan weather in January (Italy)

What can you expect from the weather in Milan during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Milan generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 1°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Milan in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 78 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Milan. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Milan climate page with graphs.

 

Milan, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 86%  
SunshineSunshine 78 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22%  

Where to go in Italy in January

Find out more about the weather in Italy in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Milan in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Milan.

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