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Milan in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Milan in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Milan in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
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Cloudy
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$853 - $853
January 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 8 sunny days in January. However, expect about 6 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 58 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Milan;

Average weather

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+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
+10°F
Min.
+66°F
Max.
58 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Milan has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Milan in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Milan for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +46°F with a maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +30°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +50°F.

Is Milan warm or cold in January?

Milan is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +34°F to +32°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Milan, here is the comparison with other months:

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Flights per week
$853
Min. Price
$853
Max. Price

Climate in Milan in January

Milan weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+45°F+45°F+48°F
Min. temperature
+16°F+10°F+18°F
Max. temperature
+64°F+66°F+70°F
Rainfall
71 mm58 mm51 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
84%81%76%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1018 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
789
Cloudy days
131310
Rainy days
867
Snowy days
232

January weather is still as ok as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +45°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 71 mm to 58 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 0 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 7 to 8.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Milan in January 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 January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Milan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 146 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 61 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January 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 January in Milan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

January is one of the snowiest months in Milan.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Milan?

This is the weather in Milan in January 2023:
1 January
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+47°F
2 January
🌧️
+50°F
3 January
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+50°F
4 January
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+51°F
5 January
🌫️
+56°F
6 January
🌫️
+48°F
7 January
🌫️
+46°F
8 January
🌧️
+46°F
9 January
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+49°F
10 January
☀️
+58°F
11 January
☁️
+49°F
12 January
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+50°F
13 January
☀️
+49°F
14 January
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+50°F
15 January
🌧️
+44°F
16 January
🌫️
+41°F
17 January
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+39°F
18 January
🌫️
+39°F
19 January
🌧️
+38°F
20 January
☀️
+43°F
21 January
☀️
+46°F
22 January
☀️
+45°F
23 January
🌧️
+41°F
24 January
☁️
+52°F
25 January
☁️
+49°F
26 January
☁️
+45°F
27 January
☁️
+41°F
28 January
☀️
+47°F
29 January
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+46°F
30 January
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+50°F
31 January
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+50°F
In January 2023 Milan had 12 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 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 January 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 January:

Is January a good time to visit Milan?

It’s always a good time to visit Milan, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Milan in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Milan rainy in January?

Milan is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Milan in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Milan in January, 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 January?

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.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Milan

Source of the data

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.