December could be a good time to visit Milan, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +45°F, and there are typically 7 sunny days in December. However, expect about 8 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 71 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Milan;
Average weather
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+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
+16°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
71 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Milan has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Milan in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Milan for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in December is +50°F with a maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +30°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +46°F.
Is Milan warm or cold in December?
Milan is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +52°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +41°F to +34°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Milan, here is the comparison with other months:
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Climate in Milan in December
Milan weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+52°F
+45°F
+45°F
Min. temperature
+23°F
+16°F
+10°F
Max. temperature
+70°F
+64°F
+66°F
Rainfall
131 mm
71 mm
58 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
83%
84%
81%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1018 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
6
7
8
Cloudy days
11
13
13
Rainy days
12
8
6
Snowy days
0
2
3
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +52°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +45°F.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 131 mm to 71 mm.Humidity rises from 83% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 0 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 6 to 7.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Milan in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Milan is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Milan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 76 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Milan wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 131 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Milan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in December is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
December is one of the snowiest months in Milan.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Milan?
This is the weather in Milan in December 2023:
1 December
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+44°F
2 December
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+54°F
3 December
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+47°F
4 December
🌧️
+39°F
5 December
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+41°F
6 December
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+46°F
7 December
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+48°F
8 December
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+40°F
9 December
🌫️
+41°F
10 December
🌫️
+50°F
11 December
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+45°F
12 December
🌫️
+47°F
13 December
🌫️
+46°F
14 December
🌫️
+49°F
15 December
☀️
+52°F
16 December
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+49°F
17 December
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+46°F
18 December
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+52°F
19 December
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+55°F
20 December
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+49°F
21 December
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+48°F
22 December
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+64°F
23 December
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+62°F
24 December
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+61°F
25 December
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+57°F
26 December
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+54°F
27 December
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+51°F
28 December
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+50°F
29 December
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+49°F
30 December
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+50°F
31 December
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+47°F
In December 2023 Milan had 14 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Milan climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Milan in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+61°F) and the highest in 2022 (+69°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 570 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 2981 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Milan in December:
Is December a good time to visit Milan?
It’s always a good time to visit Milan, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Milan in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Milan rainy in December?
Milan is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Milan in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Milan in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
How much does it cost to fly to Milan in December?
The normal prices to fly to Milan is $853 - $853. It means that the majority of our users have picked flights in this range. To find the best price we recommend you search early, using our flexible dates feature.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Milan, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.