Month guide · Milan · Italy
Milan in July
What July is really like in Milan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Paolo Soave, CC BY 4.0
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 15.3 hours of daylight. Hot and humid; summer sales start and outdoor events run in parks and courtyards.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 15.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Milan: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with June (27°C (81°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:49
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:09
- Daylight
- About 15.3 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid days and lively evenings by the canals; August is quiet as locals leave and some businesses close.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
- Summer sales (usually from early July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Magenta and Sant'Ambrogio
Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio
Visit on 7 December, the feast of Sant'Ambrogio, when a traditional Christmas market fills the surrounding streets.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Religious site · Magenta and Sant'Ambrogio
San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
Behind a plain facade on Corso Magenta, this 16th-century church is covered wall to ceiling in frescoes, many by Bernardino Luini, earning it the nickname of Milan's Sistine Chapel.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Gallery · Porta Romana
Fondazione Prada
Stop at Bar Luce for coffee even if you only have time for one exhibition.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Magenta and Sant'Ambrogio
Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology
Italy's largest science and technology museum fills a former monastery with working models of Leonardo's machines, locomotives, aircraft and the bridge of an ocean liner.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 18°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Milan?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event 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 July a good time to visit Milan?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and humid; summer sales start and outdoor events run in parks and courtyards.
+How warm is Milan in July?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Milan in July?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.