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Milan in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Milan in May 2025

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Weather for Milan in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +73°F during the day, and approximately 8 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 13 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 130 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
130 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Milan has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Milan in May

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

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +73°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +50°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 42% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +79°F.

Is Milan warm or cold in May?

Milan is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +64°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +48°F to +57°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Milan:

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Flights per week
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Climate in Milan in May

Milan weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+64°F+73°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+28°F+36°F+46°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+95°F+99°F
Rainfall
109 mm130 mm83 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
68%67%65%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
1089
Cloudy days
554
Rainy days
131310
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +64°F to +73°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 109 mm to 130 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 68% to 67%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in April to 8 in May.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Milan in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Milan is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Milan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 205 mm, with a 74% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Milan, here is a comparison with other months, 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.

How was the weather last May in Milan?

This is the weather in Milan in May 2023:
1 May
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+65°F
2 May
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+68°F
3 May
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+70°F
4 May
☀️
+74°F
5 May
☀️
+78°F
6 May
☀️
+81°F
7 May
☁️
+78°F
8 May
🌧️
+72°F
9 May
☁️
+71°F
10 May
🌧️
+60°F
11 May
🌧️
+67°F
12 May
🌧️
+63°F
13 May
🌧️
+69°F
14 May
🌧️
+67°F
15 May
☀️
+72°F
16 May
🌧️
+66°F
17 May
🌧️
+65°F
18 May
☁️
+68°F
19 May
🌧️
+61°F
20 May
🌧️
+60°F
21 May
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+77°F
22 May
☀️
+81°F
23 May
☀️
+84°F
24 May
☀️
+78°F
25 May
☁️
+77°F
26 May
☀️
+84°F
27 May
☀️
+80°F
28 May
🌧️
+80°F
29 May
☁️
+80°F
30 May
☀️
+80°F
31 May
☁️
+78°F
In May 2023 Milan had 10 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 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 May 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 May:

Is May a good time to visit Milan?

May is a really good time to go to Milan. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Milan.

Can you sunbathe in Milan in May?

May is warm in Milan. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Milan rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Milan in May?

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

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.