Season guide · Milan · Italy
Milan in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm September with Fashion Week and the Grand Prix, then mild October and foggy, damp November. Expect highs up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F), with about 23 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 4°C (39°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 23
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 24°C (75°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 6 | 12.5 h | 4/5 |
| October | 18°C (64°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 8 | 10.8 h | 4/5 |
| November | 11°C (52°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 9 | 9.4 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 18°C (64°F) against a yearly 18°C (64°F), and 23 of the year's roughly 89 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Women's Fashion Week (usually late September)
- September: Italian Grand Prix at Monza (usually early September)
- November: Christmas lights and markets begin (late November)
Make the most of the weather
Religious site · Centro Storico
Duomo di Milano and its rooftop terraces
Begun in 1386 and finished only in the 20th century, Milan's cathedral is one of the largest churches in the world, with 135 spires and thousands of statues in pink-veined Candoglia marble.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
Park · Brera
Parco Sempione and Arco della Pace
Combine a castle visit with a picnic in the park and a look at the Triennale's design collection.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Views
Architecture · Isola and Porta Nuova
Porta Nuova and the Bosco Verticale
Milan's modern business district is built around the raised Piazza Gae Aulenti with its fountains and the curving UniCredit Tower.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Gallery · Centro Storico
Museo del Novecento
Finish at the top floor, where floor-to-ceiling windows look straight onto the Duomo.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Views
- Rainy day
Day trips in autumn
- Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands (About 1 hour by train to Stresa) — From Stresa, boats visit Isola Bella with its baroque palace and terraced gardens, the fishing village of Isola dei Pescatori and the botanical gardens of Isola Madre.
- Verona (About 1 hour 15 minutes by high-speed train) — A Roman arena still used for summer opera, Piazza delle Erbe and the medieval Castelvecchio make Verona a full day trip; the 'Juliet's balcony' courtyard is crowded but famous.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Milan?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm September with Fashion Week and the Grand Prix, then mild October and foggy, damp November.
+What is the weather like in Milan in autumn?
Highs of up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F), with about 23 rainy days over the season.