Weather in Ancona

What's the weather like in Ancona right now?

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The answer is right at the top: current temperature, feels-like temperature, wind, humidity, and sunrise and sunset times for Ancona, along with the time of the measurement. Below that, the next 24 hours are shown in three-hour increments, with the start of a new day marked. At the very bottom is the 5-day trend; use the tabs to view the surrounding area: Senigallia in the north, the Conero towns of Portonovo, Sirolo, and Numana, as well as Jesi inland. You can find live footage from the region at Live Webcams in Italy. The measurements are updated every 30 minutes, and the forecasts are updated several times a day.

The Conero Makes All the Difference: What Is the Climate Like in Ancona?

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Ancona is situated on a promontory that juts out into the sea as the only major elevation along the central Adriatic coast; hence its name, which comes from the Greek word for “elbow.” Directly to the south rises the Monte Conero rises 572 meters above sea level. The climate is influenced by the Mediterranean, but is more open to the north than, for example, the Apulian coast: In winter, cold air masses from Eastern Europe reach the Adriatic Sea; the temperature then drops rapidly with the Bora-like northeast wind, and in rare cases, it snows all the way to the sea. The long-term average high temperatures in winter range from 10 to 12 degrees, while nighttime temperatures in January are around 4 degrees. Summer is warm but quite pleasant thanks to the sea breeze: in July and August, average high temperatures are 30 degrees, and nighttime temperatures are around 22 degrees. The Conero acts as a weather barrier: Its steep coastline blocks north winds, which is why the bays of Portonovo and Sirolo, sheltered from the wind, are often calmer and warmer than the harbor. Annual precipitation is around 700 millimeters, peaking in the fall; September and November each bring a good 85 millimeters.

When is the best time to visit Ancona?

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May, June, and September are the best months: warm, perfect for swimming, and without the crowds of midsummer. The pebble coves on the Conero (Portonovo, the Due Sorelle, Numana) are accessible only by shuttle or boat in July and August, and in some cases not at all during the off-season. For Senigallia, with its long Spiaggia di Velluto, the season runs from June through early September. Winters are mild but prone to wind; when the wind shifts to the northeast, it gets cold suddenly. Nearby attractions are listed in the Marken Travel Guide, for dates, see Events in the Marche Region and select hotels at Top Hotels in Italy. You can find an overview of the entire region at Weather in Marken, the weather across the country under Weather Italy and the latest news in the Weather News.

Sources and Further Information

1. OpenWeatherMap, Measurements, and Weather Forecasts (updated regularly)
2. Climate Normals for 1991–2020 at the Ancona Station, Data from ISPRA (accessed in October 2026)