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Milan in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Milan in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Milan in December 2024

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Milan in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +7°C during the day and approximately 8 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 5 rainy days in the month and around 71 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Milan;

Average weather

☀️
+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+17°C
Max.
71 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
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

Going from a maximum of +13°C during the day to a minimum of 0°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +7°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +9°C.

Is Milan warm or cold in December?

Milan is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +11°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +5°C to +1°C.

Pack a sweater 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:

Climate in Milan in December

Milan weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+11°C+7°C+6°C
Min. temperature
-5°C-9°C-12°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+17°C+19°C
Rainfall
127 mm71 mm56 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
83%83%81%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1017 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
789
Cloudy days
161717
Rainy days
754
Snowy days
011

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +11°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +7°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 127 mm to 71 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 83%. 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 7 to 8.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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 2 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 0 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
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 216 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 70 mm, which is considered heavy rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Milan wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 128 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 54 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Milan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.

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
🌫️
+9°C
2 December
☁️
+8°C
3 December
🌧️
+7°C
4 December
🌧️
+9°C
5 December
🌧️
+9°C
6 December
🌫️
+9°C
7 December
🌫️
+7°C
8 December
🌫️
+7°C
9 December
☁️
+5°C
10 December
🌫️
+5°C
11 December
☀️
+7°C
12 December
☀️
+4°C
13 December
🌫️
+2°C
14 December
☁️
+5°C
15 December
🌧️
+3°C
16 December
🌫️
+5°C
17 December
🌫️
+6°C
18 December
🌫️
+6°C
19 December
🌫️
+6°C
20 December
☁️
+6°C
21 December
☁️
+7°C
22 December
☁️
+9°C
23 December
🌫️
+10°C
24 December
🌫️
+9°C
25 December
🌫️
+10°C
26 December
🌫️
+10°C
27 December
🌫️
+13°C
28 December
🌫️
+9°C
29 December
🌫️
+9°C
30 December
🌫️
+9°C
31 December
☁️
+9°C
In December 2023 Milan had 2 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +7°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of +2°C. The average humidity was 92%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Milan climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Milan in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+5°C) and the highest in 2019 (+12°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2001 with 0 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.

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, 2022.

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.