Milan in June: Warm Afternoons, the Duomo Terraces and a Navigli Boat Tour

Yes, for travelers who like to spend a long day on foot between a cathedral roof, a castle and a canal, because June brings afternoons of 83°F (28°C) to the city.

The month also has about seven rainy days, so it helps to keep a museum or two in reserve for the wet ones.

At a glance

• Afternoon high: 83°F (28°C)
• Night low: 63°F (17°C)
• Rainy days: 7 in the month
• Rainfall: 3 inches (67 mm)
• Daylight on June 15: 15 hours 40 minutes
• Transport: the YesMilano City Pass Standard includes a 3-day public transport ticket

What is the weather like in Milan in June?

*Long-term monthly averages.*

June in Milan is warm without being at its peak. Afternoons reach 83°F (28°C), and nights stay mild at 63°F (17°C).

Rain falls on about seven days in June. Showers are not a reason to rearrange the trip, but they do tell you to keep a small rain jacket in the bag. Daylight lasts 15 hours 40 minutes in the middle of the month, so the evening has plenty of light for a walk once the weather clears.

May is a little cooler, with a high of 75°F (24°C), a low of 55°F (13°C) and eight or nine rainy days. July is hotter, with a high of 87°F (31°C), a low of 67°F (19°C) and only about four rainy days. June sits between the two, warmer than May and wetter than July.

What to do in Milan in June

The Duomo and its terraces in June light

The Duomo complex is more than the cathedral. It includes the Archaeological Area, the Terraces and the Museum. The Archaeological Area holds the remains of the Battistero di San Giovanni alle Fonti, and the Madonnina d’oro stands on the main pinnacle.

The Duomo Museum has 26 rooms covering 2,000 square meters, which makes it a good plan for a rain shower. With an afternoon high of 83°F (28°C), the terraces are more comfortable earlier in the day. The terrace with stairs is included in the YesMilano City Pass Standard.

The Navigli by boat and on foot

The guided itinerary goes on foot and by boat and starts in the neighborhood of the Basilica di Sant’Eustorgio. The boat cruise lets guides show the Navigli neighborhood, and the route passes the Ruelle des Lavandai, one of the wash-houses where women washed Milanese clothes.

The itinerary ends with a walk along the alzaia of the Naviglio Grande, the old towpath beside the canal. June days run past 15 hours of daylight, which leaves room for the walk at the end.

The Sforza Castle and its museums

One Sforza Castle ticket gives access to all the Castle Museums, including the Ancient Egypt Gallery. The Panoramic Battlements give autonomous access to a stretch of the castle’s patrol walkways. The Castle Museums are also included in the YesMilano City Pass Standard.

Guided tours of the museums are organized by Ad Artem. The museums are a sensible choice for one of June’s seven rainy days. The battlements are better kept for a dry day.

La Scala, on a tour or from home

La Scala offers guided tours in Italian, English and French at some times of day. Not every hour has a tour, so check the schedule before building a day around it.

Performances can also be watched live or on demand via streaming worldwide. That is useful when the season does not match your dates.

Mercato Centrale for a meal and a look around

At Mercato Centrale there is always something new to discover, listen to, or taste, in the Market, in the Piazza or on the Terraces.

The Info point gives all the information about the services, collaborations and events at the market. Ask there what is on during your dates.

What to pack for Milan in June

June asks for light clothes by day and one thin layer for the evening, plus a few things for the sights themselves.

• Light, breathable clothes for afternoons of 83°F (28°C), with a thin layer for nights of 63°F (17°C).
• A compact rain jacket or umbrella, for the seven rainy days of the month.
• Comfortable shoes for the stairs to the Duomo terrace and the walk along the Naviglio Grande alzaia.
• A sun hat and sunscreen for the terraces and the castle’s open patrol walkways.
• A small day bag. The tourist office offers luggage storage, handy on the day you check out.

What to know before visiting Milan in June

The YesMilano City Pass Standard includes a 3-day public transport ticket, the Duomo Cathedral and terrace with stairs, the Sforza Castle Museums, the GAM/Modern Art Gallery, the Archaeological Museum and the Natural History Museum. It also offers discounts of up to 30% on the YesMilanoPass app. If you plan several of these in three days, the pass is worth pricing against separate tickets.

The Infopoint Milano staff gives information in five languages: Italian, English, French, German and Russian. It provides maps in various languages and free brochures. The tourist office also offers luggage storage and tourist tax services.

Is June a good time to visit Milan?

Yes, especially for travelers who want to see a lot in one trip: a cathedral roof, a castle, a canal boat and a market, with long June days to fit them in.

Compared with May, June is warmer by about eight degrees in the afternoon and has a little less rain. Compared with July, it is cooler by about four degrees and has a few more rainy days. Shifting four weeks either way changes the heat more than the plans.

If you want the driest weeks, July is the better pick. If you prefer milder afternoons for walking the terraces and the Navigli, June or May suits you better.