The mild spring weather with sunny days is likely to soon become a distant memory for the people of Milan. Starting Wednesday, March 25, a frigid mass of maritime Arctic air began to plunge southward and, experts predict, will hit Italy.
This weekend, polar air currents will cause a sharp drop in temperatures, with snow falling as low as 500 meters in central and northern Italy, along with stormy winds, rough seas, and a weather system that could even bring hail. A “crazy” March? April promises even more extreme surprises.
What will the weather be like on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday?
Even though temperatures seem set to remain below average at least until Palm Sunday, Easter this year appears to be spared. Indeed, the “myth”—which perhaps isn’t such a myth after all—persists that it always rains at Easter or, in any case, the weather isn’t the best. A classic that complicates life for those dreaming of day trips or traditional family barbecues.
A constantly changing unknown, but at the moment the forecasts for Easter Sunday and Easter Monday promise sunshine. Can we really trust them? Just a few days ago, it seemed certain that we’d have two gray days with clouds, clouds, and more clouds. Our advice? Book a restaurant with both outdoor and indoor seating, and bring along both a sweater and the ever-essential sunglasses.
Easter in Milan? Free museums and parks with animals
Christmas with family, Easter with friends…right? Whether you’re with family or your usual friends, this Easter try stepping outside the box and suggest a different activity—who knows, maybe it’ll become a new tradition. If the weekend is sunny, we recommend a wonderful bike ride at Arcadia Park in Bareggio, a green oasis where you might even spot deer and emus.
This year, Easter Sunday also coincides with the first Sunday of the month, the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the “Domenica al Museo” initiative and visit civic and state museums such as the Castello Sforzesco, the Gallerie d’Italia, and the Museo del Novecento for free. Finally, staying on the artistic theme, let yourself be swept away by Monet’s colors with a fascinating immersive experience in his paintings.