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Milan weather in October

Expect mild weather in Milan in October: afternoons reach about 19°C (66°F), while nights drop to around 10°C (51°F). Around 105 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 6°C cooler than September and 6°C warmer than November.

What stands out in October

  • Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 6°C lower by November.
  • It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 65%.
  • Keep a flexible plan: if showers roll in, shift Navigli District to a drier part of the day.
  • Seasonally, October counts as mid-autumn in Milan.

Avg high

19°C

66°F

Avg low

10°C

51°F

Rainfall

105 mm

wet

Humidity

76%

relative

Sky

65%

cloud · often cloudy

Milan weather by month

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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 October

  • 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 October 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 →

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Milan in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Milan?

October is one of the wetter months in Milan, with about 105 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

How warm is Milan in October?

Average highs are about 19°C (66°F) and average lows about 10°C (51°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Milan in October?

Milan typically gets around 105 mm of rain in October — 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.