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Ancona in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Ancona in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Ancona, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Ancona in December 2024

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Ancona in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +11°C and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 7 rainy days with an average precipitation of 64 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-4°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
64 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
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 +18°C during the day to a minimum of +3°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +13°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +15°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:

Climate in Ancona in December

Ancona weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
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
69 mm64 mm43 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
79%78%78%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
667
Cloudy days
171819
Rainy days
775
Snowy days
000

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 69 mm to 64 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Ancona in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Ancona is gradually decreasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 1 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 42% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 105 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
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 23% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% 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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+11°C
2 December
☁️
+11°C
3 December
🌧️
+12°C
4 December
☁️
+16°C
5 December
☁️
+17°C
6 December
🌧️
+13°C
7 December
🌫️
+10°C
8 December
☁️
+12°C
9 December
🌧️
+18°C
10 December
🌧️
+15°C
11 December
🌧️
+11°C
12 December
☁️
+8°C
13 December
🌧️
+7°C
14 December
☁️
+6°C
15 December
☁️
+13°C
16 December
☁️
+18°C
17 December
🌧️
+13°C
18 December
☁️
+10°C
19 December
☁️
+10°C
20 December
🌫️
+11°C
21 December
🌫️
+15°C
22 December
🌫️
+14°C
23 December
🌫️
+13°C
24 December
🌫️
+12°C
25 December
🌫️
+13°C
26 December
☁️
+17°C
27 December
☀️
+17°C
28 December
🌫️
+12°C
29 December
☀️
+17°C
30 December
☁️
+18°C
31 December
🌫️
+15°C
In December 2023 Ancona had 2 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 10%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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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 (+10°C) and the highest in 2019 (+15°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2002 with 198 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.

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.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Ancona

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.