Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for January
| Metric | Milan | Munich | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 7°C (45°F)▲ | 3°C (37°F) | Milan |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -1°C (30°F)▲ | -4°C (25°F) | Milan |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 7 days▲ | 12 days | Milan |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 61 mm▲ | 64 mm | Milan |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 6h/day▲ | 5h/day | Milan |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 9 km/h▲ | 17 km/h | Milan |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Milan edges ahead as the better destination in January. Milan offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Munich sees 5 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.
Milan is on the cooler side at 7°C, requiring warmer clothing. Munich is cooler at 3°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Milan is the stronger choice in January. Milan receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Milan reaches an average high of 7°C (45°F) and drops to -1°C (30°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Munich averages 3°C (37°F) for the high and -4°C (25°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.
Milan receives approximately 61 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Munich sees 64 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Milan the drier option by 5 rain days and 3 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 7°C, lows of -1°C, 7 rain days
Highs of 3°C, lows of -4°C, 12 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during January.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. January is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Milan | Munich | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 7d | 3°C | 12d |
| Feb | 9°C | 7d | 5°C | 10d |
| Mar | 14°C | 8d | 9°C | 13d |
| Apr | 17°C | 11d | 14°C | 12d |
| May | 22°C | 12d | 18°C | 15d |
| Jun | 26°C | 10d | 21°C | 15d |
| Jul | 29°C | 9d | 23°C | 15d |
| Aug | 28°C | 11d | 23°C | 13d |
| Sep | 23°C | 10d | 18°C | 12d |
| Oct | 17°C | 10d | 14°C | 11d |
| Nov | 11°C | 11d | 8°C | 11d |
| Dec | 7°C | 8d | 4°C | 13d |
Milan Weather in January
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