If you plan to visit Ancona in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +11°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 63 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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December is usually the wettest month of the year in Ancona;
Average weather
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+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-4°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
63 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ancona has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Ancona in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ancona for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +21°C during the day to a minimum of +6°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +13°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +14°C.
Is Ancona warm or cold in December?
Ancona is typically cool in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +14°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +11°C to +7°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Ancona, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Ancona in December
Water in Ancona in December is Cold. It varies from +13°C to +17°C, with an average of +15°C.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +11°C.
In December, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
The warmest water temperatures in Ancona are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +25°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +12°C.
Can you swim in Ancona in December?
We would not recommend swimming in Ancona in December, the water is very cold (+15°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
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Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
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Warm
25°C - 28°C
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Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Ancona in December
Ancona weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+14°C
+11°C
+10°C
Min. temperature
0°C
-4°C
-3°C
Max. temperature
+24°C
+23°C
+24°C
Rainfall
70 mm
63 mm
47 mm
Wind
1 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+17°C
+15°C
+13°C
Humidity
79%
79%
78%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
6
Cloudy days
12
13
13
Rainy days
11
12
11
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +14°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +11°C.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 70 mm to 63 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 79%.Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Ancona in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Ancona is gradually decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Ancona based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 50 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 6 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
December is one of the rainiest months in Ancona, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Ancona wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 70 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Ancona?
This is the weather in Ancona in December 2023:
1 December
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+19°C
2 December
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+21°C
3 December
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+11°C
4 December
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+10°C
5 December
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+10°C
6 December
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+11°C
7 December
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+10°C
8 December
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+11°C
9 December
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+10°C
10 December
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+10°C
11 December
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+14°C
12 December
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+15°C
13 December
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+16°C
14 December
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+13°C
15 December
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+13°C
16 December
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+11°C
17 December
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+12°C
18 December
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+13°C
19 December
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+14°C
20 December
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+13°C
21 December
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+12°C
22 December
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+16°C
23 December
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+17°C
24 December
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+16°C
25 December
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+15°C
26 December
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+14°C
27 December
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+14°C
28 December
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+14°C
29 December
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+15°C
30 December
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+14°C
31 December
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+14°C
In December 2023 Ancona had 11 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +10°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Ancona climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Ancona in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+16°C) and the highest in 2022 (+20°C). The driest year was 1983 with only 355 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1248 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ancona in December:
Is December a good time to visit Ancona?
It’s always a good time to visit Ancona, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Ancona in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Ancona in December?
Swimming in Ancona in December is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Ancona rainy in December?
Ancona is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Ancona in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ancona in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ancona, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.