Milan · May
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 71°F, dipping to 54°F at night. Expect 19 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
71° / 54°F
Humidity
70%
Rain days
19/mo
Wind
9 mph
What May feels like in Milan
Sunrise
05:52
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:47
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
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Milan in May
The kit for May in Milan: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
+6° avg high
+7 rain days
Milan in April →
May
71°F avg high
19 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
-10° avg high
+4 rain days
Milan in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Milan in May?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Milan in May?+
Average high 71°F, average low 54°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Milan?+
Compared to April (avg high 65°F), May is warmer. Compared to June (avg high 82°F), May is cooler.
Does it rain often in Milan in May?+
Expect about 19 measurable rain days in May, on average.