The best months to visit Milan are Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct. 15–27°C, pleasant & dry.
Quick facts
Currency EUR (Euro) 1 USD ≈ 0.92 EUR
Language Italian Good English in business/fashion areas
Timezone CET (UTC+1) CEST (UTC+2) in summer
Best Months Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct 15–27°C, pleasant & dry
Daily Budget ~$75–120 USD €70–110 budget–midrange
Visa Schengen Zone 90 days visa-free for most
When to go
Where Gothic spires meet cutting-edge design, and every evening ends with an Aperol Spritz on a canal-side terrace.
Getting Around in Milan
- ATM Milan: 5 metro lines, trams, and buses. Single ticket €2.20 (90 min). Daily pass €7.60. Buy at machines or tabacchi
- The historic tram line 1E (orange vintage trams) is a scenic way to cross the city, and uses the same ticket as the regular metro
- BikeMi bike share: €4.50/day standard, €6/day electric. Milan is flat and bikeable. Uber works but taxis are more reliable
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Milan travel guide.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1) (CEST (UTC+2) in summer)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Milan?
The best months to visit Milan are Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct (15–27°C, pleasant & dry), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Milan budget breakdown.
