Milan in December
Cold and clear-ish, with one December day that opens the opera season and fills the streets around the castle from dawn.
Is December a good time to visit Milan?
December is a middling month in Milan — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but August is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in December
- Sant’Ambrogio and the Oh Bej! Oh Bej! market (7 December)
- La Scala season opens (7 December)
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Milan, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Milan?
December is a middling month in Milan — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but August is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Milan in December?
Milan sits at roughly 62/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 1 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is August.
What is the weather like in Milan in December?
Expect highs around 7°C and lows near 1°C in December, with about 6 wet days across the month.