Month guide · Milan · Italy
Milan in October
What October is really like in Milan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Thomas Kowalski, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Milan. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Mild autumn days, a busy cultural season and good conditions for lake trips.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Milan: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with September (24°C (75°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:39
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:38
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm September with Fashion Week and the Grand Prix, then mild October and foggy, damp November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Milan, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Architecture · Centro Storico
Teatro alla Scala
Opened in 1778, La Scala is one of the world's most famous opera houses, where Verdi and Puccini premiered major works.
- Time needed
- 1 hour for the museum
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- After dark
- Couples
- Rainy day
Gallery · Brera
Pinacoteca di Brera
After your visit, walk through the palazzo's courtyard to the small Brera Botanical Garden behind it.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
Waterfront · Navigli
Navigli canals
The Naviglio Grande and Naviglio Pavese are the last open stretches of a canal network that once carried marble for the Duomo into the city.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Couples
- Photo spot
Gallery · Centro Storico
Pinacoteca and Biblioteca Ambrosiana
Look for the room with the Raphael cartoon; its scale is hard to appreciate from reproductions.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 9°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Milan?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Milan?
It is one of the best months to visit Milan. Mild autumn days, a busy cultural season and good conditions for lake trips.
+How warm is Milan in October?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Milan in October?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.