Seasonal guide
Milan in November
November is grey and cold, with the fog back. It is also the month Christmas starts in Milan: around mid-month the Piazza Duomo markets and the Villaggio delle Meraviglie in the Giardini Montanelli open.
What's on
At the end of the month and early December, Artigiano in Fiera at Rho gathers thousands of exhibitors. Citrus returns to the stalls and cabbages dominate.
Good to know
Shop windows light up and the ice rink in the Giardini Montanelli opens. It is the time to start thinking about gifts before the December crowds.
At the market in november
What the greengrocer stalls have this month. More on the seasonal produce in November page.
Always running: the 85 neighbourhood markets, the covered markets, the farmers markets and the flea markets. In november, add the Christmas markets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Milan in November?
November is grey and cold, with the fog back. It is also the month Christmas starts in Milan: around mid-month the Piazza Duomo markets and the Villaggio delle Meraviglie in the Giardini Montanelli open.
What is there to do in Milan in November?
At the end of the month and early December, Artigiano in Fiera at Rho gathers thousands of exhibitors. Citrus returns to the stalls and cabbages dominate.
What is in season at the market in November?
In November the stalls mostly have chard, broccoli, carrots, chestnuts, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, turnip tops, fennel.