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January · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 39/100

Milan in January

Mixed · 39/100
High / low7° / -1°daily averages
Precipitation49 mm7 wet days
Cloud cover36%monthly average
45.46° N, 9.19° EElevation 122 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goMilan · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39January
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
January: high / low7° / -1°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Milan averages daytime highs of 7° and night-time lows of -1° — cold weather by day. Expect around 49 mm of precipitation spread over about 7 wet days, with average cloud cover near 36%.

Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February is warmer again by about 2.7°.

January scores 39/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Milan. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, September and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:00 and sets at 17:06 local time, giving 9 h 06 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 55 minutes over the month.

Why 39/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%49%
Clear skies · 25%90%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

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iiiNearby in January

Around Milan this month

Monza
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Monza

Lombardy · 14 km NE
8°Jan high
8wet days
37score
Monza
Sesto San Giovanni
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Sesto San Giovanni

Lombardy · 8.2 km N
8°Jan high
8wet days
36score
Sesto San Giovanni
Cinisello Balsamo
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Cinisello Balsamo

Lombardy · 11 km N
7°Jan high
8wet days
36score
Cinisello Balsamo
Rho
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Rho

Lombardy · 14 km NW
7°Jan high
8wet days
36score
Rho
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Italy's best in January

Where to go in January
Pozzallo
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Pozzallo

Sicily
16°Jan high
11wet days
63score
Pozzallo
San Giovanni Suergiu
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2

San Giovanni Suergiu

Sardinia
15°Jan high
9wet days
63score
San Giovanni Suergiu
Quartu Sant'Elena
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3

Quartu Sant'Elena

Sardinia
15°Jan high
9wet days
61score
Quartu Sant'Elena
Bordighera
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4

Bordighera

Liguria
14°Jan high
6wet days
61score
Bordighera
·Questions

Milan in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Milan?

January scores 39/100 for Milan, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 7°C with 7 wet days.

How warm is Milan in January?

Daytime highs average 7°C and night-time lows -1°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Milan in January?

Milan receives about 49 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 7 days.