AI-generatedAncona at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,650 h
- Rain a year
- 660 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Ancona
Ancona has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year, Ancona is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:1818:25
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:01–07:57 · evening 17:46–18:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:50–07:01 · evening 18:42–18:53
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Ancona in October?
In October, Ancona is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ancona.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:18 – 18:25
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %13 %
- Seaweight 25 %39 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Ancona
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.8 – 20.6 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ancona ranges from 11.5 °C in March to 25.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.7 and 26.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12.8° | 12.1° | 13.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 11.6° | 10.8° | 12.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 11.5° | 10.7° | 12.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 13.7° | 12.7° | 14.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.9° | 16.6° | 19.3° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.5° | 21.1° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.3° | 24.0° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.8° | 24.7° | 26.9° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.2° | 22.2° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 19.7° | 18.8° | 20.6° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 16.8° | 15.2° | 17.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.5° | 13.4° | 15.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Ancona
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Ancona, 56 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Ancona
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Ancona: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ancona has about 8 rainy days with 60 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ancona
How breezy and how cloudy Ancona is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ancona typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Ancona: variable cloud, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Ancona
How often the day gets hot in Ancona (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ancona has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ancona
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (5°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 50 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18 | 10° | 5° | 12.8° | 4.7 h | 9 | 49 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 11° | 5° | 11.6° | 6.0 h | 9 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 14° | 7° | 11.5° | 6.8 h | 9 | 65 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 17° | 10° | 13.7° | 7.4 h | 9 | 57 |
| MayMay | 49 | 21° | 15° | 17.9° | 8.8 h | 9 | 56 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 26° | 19° | 22.5° | 9.5 h | 6 | 36 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 29° | 22° | 25.3° | 10.5 h | 5 | 31 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 29° | 22° | 25.8° | 10.0 h | 6 | 41 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 24° | 18° | 23.2° | 7.7 h | 8 | 68 |
| OctoberOct | 39 | 20° | 14° | 19.7° | 6.2 h | 8 | 60 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 15° | 10° | 16.8° | 4.6 h | 11 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 12° | 7° | 14.5° | 4.7 h | 10 | 69 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
43.61° N, 13.51° E · 16 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Ancona
The best time to visit Ancona is from June to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 74 mm of precipitation.
Ancona through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ancona in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–21 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Ancona in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Ancona in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–24 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Ancona in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–12 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ancona for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ancona
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Ancona: score 99 against 39. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 39 | 99better |
| Day high | 20° | 29° |
| Night low | 14° | 22° |
| Sea | 19.7° | 25.3° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 10.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 60 mm | 31 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 16 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Ancona month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January10° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In January, Ancona is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ancona.
Ancona in January23February11° · Sea 12° · 6 h
In February, Ancona is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ancona.
Ancona in February25March14° · Sea 12° · 7 h
In March, Ancona is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ancona.
Ancona in March27April17° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In April, Ancona is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ancona.
Ancona in April49May21° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Ancona is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ancona.
Ancona in May92June26° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In June, Ancona is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ancona.
Ancona in June99July29° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Ancona is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ancona.
Ancona in July97August29° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Ancona is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ancona.
Ancona in August81September24° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In September, Ancona is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ancona.
Ancona in September39October20° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In October, Ancona is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ancona.
Ancona in October16November15° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In November, Ancona is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ancona.
Ancona in November17December12° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In December, Ancona is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ancona.
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Ancona vs. Pesaro
In October the holiday weather in Ancona and Pesaro is about equally good (score 39 vs. 35). During the day Pesaro is 1 °C cooler than Ancona. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ancona | Pesaro |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 39 | 35 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Italy in October: the best places
In October, Ancona ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 4Padua19°78
- 5Treviso18°78
- 6Bologna20°77
- 7Rome21°77
- 8Venice18°19°77
- 22AnconaThis page20°20°39
Planning a trip to Ancona
Weather for your travel dates
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Ancona in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ancona has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 98
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 39
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 10 min
- Distance
- 1,360 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Ancona
When is the best time to visit Ancona?
The best time to visit Ancona is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ancona?
The sea temperature in Ancona ranges from 11.5 °C in March to 25.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Ancona in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Ancona?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Ancona?
The wettest month is November with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ancona get?
Ancona gets around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.5 hours a day; in November there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Ancona in?
Ancona uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ancona?
A nonstop flight from London to Ancona takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,360 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ancona?
Ancona has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 58, Summer holidays 98, October half-term 39, Christmas holidays 18.
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