Italy Milan Weather in December — Climate Guide
December in Milan is high
December is high for Milan.
Christmas Markets + Christmas peak atmospheric.
Travel score
Milan December Weather Stats
Avg High
7°C
Avg Low
1°C
Rainy Days
7
60mm total
Sunshine
3h
Daily avg
Humidity
80%
high
UV Index
1
Low
Wind
8 km/h
Gusts 18
Sea Temp
0°C
no swimming
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
December Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
32 μg/m³
PM10
52 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
5°C
Nighttime
-1°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
8 km/h
Max gust 18 km/h
Activities Recommended for December
December Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Christmas Markets atmospheric
- Christmas peak
- Hotels reasonable mid-Dec
Cons
- Cold 1-7°C
- Foggy
December Events & Festivals
- Christmas Markets
- Christmas-New Year peak
Milan in December — Full Picture
Christmas Markets + Christmas peak atmospheric.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cold winter + thick jacket.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
18.3°C
8°C
9/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
29°C
18°C
7.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
18°C
10°C
9/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current7.7°C
0.7°C
7/mo
Milan Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7° | 0° | 7d·60mm | 3h | 80% | 1 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 9° | 1° | 7d·60mm | 4h | 75% | 2 | Busy | Peak | |
| 14° | 4° | 8d·70mm | 5h | 70% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| April (Best) | 18° | 8° | 9d·80mm | 6h | 70% | 5 | Busy | Peak |
| May (Best) | 23° | 12° | 10d·90mm | 7h | 70% | 6 | Very busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 27° | 16° | 8d·75mm | 8h | 65% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
| 30° | 19° | 7d·65mm | 10h | 65% | 9 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 30° | 19° | 8d·95mm | 9h | 65% | 8 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| September (Best) | 25° | 15° | 8d·80mm | 7h | 70% | 6 | Very busy | Peak |
| October (Best) | 18° | 10° | 9d·100mm | 5h | 75% | 4 | Busy | Peak |
| 11° | 5° | 10d·100mm | 3h | 80% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 7° | 1° | 7d·60mm | 3h | 80% | 1 | Busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is December a good time to visit Milan?
Milan in December is high. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Milan in December?
Milan December averages a high of 7°C and a low of 1°C.
Does it rain much in Milan in December?
Milan December averages 60mm of rainfall over about 7 rainy days.
What should I wear in Milan in December?
Cold winter + thick jacket.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Milan in December?
Milan December sunrise is 07:50 and sunset is 16:40, with 8h 50min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Milan in December?
Milan December air quality (AQI) averages 80, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 32μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Milan in December?
In December, Milan is great for Christmas Markets, Duomo, La Scala.
Is December peak season in Milan?
Milan December crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.