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Milan in February
What February is really like in Milan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 9°C (48°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. Cold with sunny spells; Fashion Week raises hotel prices for several days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 9°C (48°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Milan: days average 9°C (48°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 28 days. Compared with January (6°C (43°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:25
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:50
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold and often foggy, with Christmas markets, opera season, the January sales and quick access to Alpine ski resorts.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Women's Fashion Week (usually late February)
- Carnevale Ambrosiano — Milan's carnival, which ends later than elsewhere (February or March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Gallery · Porta Romana
Fondazione Prada
A former gin distillery transformed by Rem Koolhaas's OMA into a contemporary art complex, including a building covered in gold leaf and a white concrete tower with views over the city.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Magenta and Sant'Ambrogio
Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology
Book the submarine tour on arrival; places are limited and children love it.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Gallery · Centro Storico
Museo del Novecento
Inside the Arengario palace on Piazza del Duomo, a spiral ramp leads up through Italian 20th-century art, including Futurist works by Umberto Boccioni, Giorgio de Chirico and Lucio Fontana, whose neon installation hangs in a window facing the cathedral.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Views
- Rainy day
Religious site · Centro Storico
Duomo di Milano and its rooftop terraces
Go up to the terraces in the late afternoon for softer light, and on clear days look north for the Alps.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 9°C, lows near 0°C and 6 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Milan?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Milan in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Milan?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold with sunny spells; Fashion Week raises hotel prices for several days.
+How warm is Milan in February?
Average highs are around 9°C (48°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Milan in February?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.