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Milan weather in May

With highs near 22°C (71°F) and lows around 12°C (53°F), May feels warm in Milan. Rainfall averages about 109 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.

What stands out in May

  • Check the hourly forecast before heading to Sforza Castle — showers are likely.
  • Just 120 km apart, but Milan runs about 2°C cooler than Parma this month.
  • Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Milan.
  • It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 5°C higher.

Avg high

22°C

71°F

Avg low

12°C

53°F

Rainfall

109 mm

wet

Humidity

72%

relative

Sky

64%

cloud · often cloudy

Milan weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Milan
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January8°C / 46°F0°C / 33°F46 mm76%62%
February9°C / 49°F1°C / 34°F69 mm76%64%
March14°C / 58°F4°C / 40°F73 mm72%58%
April18°C / 65°F8°C / 47°F85 mm71%62%
May22°C / 71°F12°C / 53°F109 mm72%64%
June26°C / 79°F17°C / 62°F93 mm70%57%
July29°C / 84°F19°C / 66°F70 mm67%49%
August29°C / 84°F19°C / 66°F79 mm65%49%
September25°C / 76°F15°C / 59°F70 mm70%55%
October19°C / 66°F10°C / 51°F105 mm76%65%
November13°C / 55°F6°C / 42°F135 mm80%68%
December8°C / 47°F2°C / 35°F65 mm78%60%

What to pack for May

  • T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
  • Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is May a good time to visit Milan?

Our Milan guide recommends: April to June or September to October, before the summer heat and after the crowds ease.

See Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie — timed-entry tickets sell out weeks ahead, so book early.

Best time to visit Milan →

Other Italy cities in May

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Milan in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Milan?

May is one of the wetter months in Milan, with about 109 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

How warm is Milan in May?

Average highs are about 22°C (71°F) and average lows about 12°C (53°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Milan in May?

Milan typically gets around 109 mm of rain in May — wet.

When is the best time to visit Milan?

April to June or September to October, before the summer heat and after the crowds ease.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Milan (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.