January weather forecast
Milan, Italy

It is indisputable that the onset of the year in Milan, Italy, brings a real touch of winter. The heart of Italy's fashion capital experiences temperatures ranging from a high of 5.9°C to a low of -0.9°C. A generous dose of rainfall ensures the city's iconic architecture is set against gray winter skies. If you're looking for snow, January could play host with the mix of cold temperatures and rainfall. Despite being the coldest, it is the ideal season for those who wish to experience Milan's winter wonder.

Temperature

Milan reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 5.9°C at the peak and -0.9°C at the lowest.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Milan are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout January, 59mm of precipitation is accumulated. In Milan, Italy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 83 days and collects up to 920mm of precipitation.

Daylight

In Milan, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 11min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 17:27 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Milan are January and December, with an average of 1.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.