Milan · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 46°F, low 31°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 80% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
46° / 31°F
Humidity
80%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
8 mph
What January feels like in Milan
Sunrise
08:57
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:07
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Milan in January
The kit for January in Milan: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
0° avg high
-1 rain days
Milan in December →
January
46°F avg high
10 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-5° avg high
-2 rain days
Milan in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Milan in January?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Milan in January?+
Average high 46°F, average low 31°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Milan?+
Compared to December (avg high 46°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 51°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Milan in January?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in January, on average.