Milan
Milan is Italy's second-largest city and a center of fashion, industrial design and opera. Go for the Duomo, Leonardo's The Last Supper and the shopping streets.
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Milan is the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy and the country's second-largest city after Rome. It is Italy's main economic and financial center and is known worldwide for fashion, industrial design, art and opera. The Duomo, the cathedral dedicated to the Nativity of Mary, is the city's symbol, and its gilt bronze Madonnina stands on the highest spire.
Plan the trip around landmarks, shopping and food. Leonardo's The Last Supper hangs in the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, and Teatro alla Scala is one of the world's most famous opera houses. Walk between Sforza Castle and Parco Sempione, then spend the evening in the Navigli canal district, where bars and restaurants stay lively. Spring and autumn are pleasant, with temperatures of about 10 to 20 °C. Summers are hot and humid, with peaks above 35 °C, and winters are cold and often foggy.
Milan in five
- Book the Last Supper when slots openTickets are timed, visits last 15 minutes and slots are released in three-month blocks that sell out fast. The museum is closed on Mondays.Official tickets
- Take the Malpensa ExpressTrains run from Malpensa Airport to Cadorna and Milano Centrale in about 40–50 minutes.
- Book the Duomo rooftopTerrace tickets, by stairs or lift, are sold online in time slots. Cover shoulders and knees to enter the cathedral.
- Tap your card on the metroContactless bank cards work at the metro gates, so you do not need to buy a paper ticket for single rides.
- Keep a rental car out of Area CThe historic center is a congestion charge zone on weekdays. Cars entering pay a daily charge, and rental cars are no exception.
Things to do in Milan
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Need to know
- Airport
- Malpensa (MXP), about 50 min by Malpensa Express
- Getting there
- High-speed trains from Rome, about 3 hours
- Getting around
- Metro and trams; tap a contactless card
- Best base
- Brera for evenings, near Centrale for trains
- Time needed
- 2 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh8°Low1°Cold, fogJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 8°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, fog
- FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh11°Low3°ColdFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 72 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold
- MarchPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh15°Low6°MildMarchPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 82 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh18°Low9°Design weekAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 94 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Design week
- MayRain18 rainy daysHigh22°Low13°WarmMayRain
Good
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 185 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- JuneRain12 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh28°Low18°HotJuneRain
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 126 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot
- JulyRain13 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low20°Hot, humidJulyRain
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 130 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, humid
- AugustClear11 rainy daysHigh30°Low20°Hot, many closedAugustClear
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 137 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, many closed
- SeptemberClear11 rainy daysHigh25°Low16°Fashion weekSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 133 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Fashion week
- OctoberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh20°Low12°MildOctoberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 134 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- NovemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Fog, rainNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 120 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Fog, rain
- DecemberPartly cloudy8 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh8°Low2°Opera opensDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 8°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 69 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Opera opens
Average daily high and low in Milan, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Milan
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
12
- Feels like
- 10°
- Humidity
- 61%
- Wind
- 3 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Milan
09:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today17°6°0%Monday: Partly cloudy. High 17°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue15°7°5%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Wed13°9°16%Wednesday: Rain. High 13°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 16%.
- Thu14°8°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 14°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri14°7°15%Friday: Cloudy. High 14°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Sat12°8°15%Saturday: Rain. High 12°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Sun13°7°34%Sunday: Rain. High 13°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 34%.
Updated 07:16 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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Day trips by train
- Lake Comoabout 1 hour by trainVarenna and Bellagio by ferry.Read the guide
- Bergamoabout 50 min by trainA walled upper town reached by funicular.Read the guide
- Turinabout 1 hour by high-speed trainRoyal palaces and the Egyptian Museum.Read the guide
- Veniceabout 2.5 hours by high-speed trainLong for a day trip, but it works.Read the guide
Before you go to Milan
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Rules for Milan, checked
- The Last Supper museum is closed on Mondays; visits last 15 minutes and admissions go on sale in three-month blocks.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
Plan around Milan
Regions, rail, entry rules and money
Read the guideLake ComoVarenna and Bellagio, an hour by train
Read the guideBergamoA walled upper town reached by funicular
Read the guideTurinRoyal palaces and the Egyptian Museum
Read the guideItaly by train off-peakA route that avoids the summer rush
Read the guideIs a Eurail pass worth it?Price your Italian trains first
Read the guideTourist taxes in EuropeCity taxes by country, and how they are charged
Read the guideMilan FAQ
How far ahead should I book the Last Supper?
As soon as the three-month block with your dates goes on sale on the official site. Slots sell out within days; last-minute tickets are rare.
How many days do you need in Milan?
Two days covers the Duomo, the Last Supper, Brera and an evening in Navigli. Add a day for Lake Como or Bergamo.
Malpensa or Linate?
Linate is closer to the center and has the M4 metro line. Malpensa handles most long-haul flights and has the Malpensa Express train.
Is Milan worth visiting?
Yes, for the Duomo rooftop, the Last Supper, design and fashion districts, and as a rail hub for the lakes. It rewards two days; if you only want classic sights, it is less essential than Rome or Florence.
Can you see Milan in one day?
A tight day covers the Duomo and its terraces, the Galleria and a walk to Brera. The Last Supper needs a booked slot, so check availability before you plan the rest.