Seasonal guide
Milan in February
February is usually the coldest month, with the odd day of dry sunshine. It is also the month of the Ambrosian Carnival, which in Milan ends four days later than in the rest of Italy.
What's on
Ambrosian "fat Saturday" is celebrated with confetti and fried chiacchiere pastries in Piazza Duomo and at the Castello. Late in the month Fashion Week fills central hotels and restaurants.
Good to know
The first artichokes appear at the greengrocer stalls, and citrus is still around. Not much green yet: it is cabbage, fennel and radicchio season.
At the market in february
What the greengrocer stalls have this month. More on the seasonal produce in February page.
Always running: the 85 neighbourhood markets, the covered markets, the farmers markets and the flea markets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Milan in February?
February is usually the coldest month, with the odd day of dry sunshine. It is also the month of the Ambrosian Carnival, which in Milan ends four days later than in the rest of Italy.
What is there to do in Milan in February?
Ambrosian "fat Saturday" is celebrated with confetti and fried chiacchiere pastries in Piazza Duomo and at the Castello. Late in the month Fashion Week fills central hotels and restaurants.
What is in season at the market in February?
In February the stalls mostly have oranges, broccoli, artichokes, carrots, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, turnip tops, fennel.