Month guide · Milan · Italy
Milan in September
What September is really like in Milan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Milan. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Warm, settled weather and the city back at full speed, with Fashion Week and the Monza Grand Prix.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Milan: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (29°C (84°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:01
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:35
- Daylight
- About 12.5 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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Women's Fashion Week (usually late September)
- Italian Grand Prix at Monza (usually early September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Architecture · Isola and Porta Nuova
Porta Nuova and the Bosco Verticale
See the Bosco Verticale from the Biblioteca degli Alberi park, then walk to Corso Como for a drink.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
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
Gallery · Magenta and Sant'Ambrogio
The Last Supper
Spend the first minutes standing at the back of the room to take in the perspective before moving closer.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes inside, 45 minutes total
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- History
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Architecture · Centro Storico
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Opened in the 1870s, this cross-shaped shopping arcade with a glass-and-iron dome links Piazza del Duomo with Piazza della Scala.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- Shopping
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 14°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Milan?
One of the best months to visit Milan, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April–June and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Milan?
It is one of the best months to visit Milan. Warm, settled weather and the city back at full speed, with Fashion Week and the Monza Grand Prix.
+How warm is Milan in September?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Milan in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.