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Ancona in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Ancona in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
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Cold water
If you plan to visit Ancona in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +10°C during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 47 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Ancona;

Average weather

☀️
+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ancona has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Ancona in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ancona for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of +2°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +11°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +10°C.

Is Ancona warm or cold in January?

Ancona is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +11°C to +10°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +7°C to +6°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Ancona, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Ancona in January

Water in Ancona in January is Cold. It varies from +10°C to +15°C, with an average of +13°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +10°C.

The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire 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 January?

We would not recommend swimming in Ancona in January, the water is very cold (+13°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
🔥
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 January

Ancona weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+11°C+10°C+10°C
Min. temperature
-4°C-3°C-5°C
Max. temperature
+23°C+24°C+21°C
Rainfall
63 mm47 mm45 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+15°C+13°C+12°C
Humidity
79%78%75%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
567
Cloudy days
13139
Rainy days
121111
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +11°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +10°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 63 mm to 47 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 5 to 6.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 8 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 increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Ancona based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 224 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 88 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 January in Ancona?

This is the weather in Ancona in January 2023:
1 January
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+12°C
2 January
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+15°C
3 January
☀️
+13°C
4 January
🌫️
+12°C
5 January
🌫️
+15°C
6 January
🌫️
+10°C
7 January
☁️
+12°C
8 January
☁️
+18°C
9 January
🌧️
+14°C
10 January
☀️
+12°C
11 January
☀️
+13°C
12 January
☀️
+12°C
13 January
☁️
+15°C
14 January
☁️
+13°C
15 January
☀️
+15°C
16 January
☁️
+13°C
17 January
🌧️
+13°C
18 January
🌧️
+14°C
19 January
☀️
+9°C
20 January
☁️
+7°C
21 January
🌧️
+7°C
22 January
🌧️
+5°C
23 January
☀️
+10°C
24 January
☁️
+10°C
25 January
☁️
+10°C
26 January
☁️
+9°C
27 January
🌧️
+7°C
28 January
☁️
+7°C
29 January
☁️
+6°C
30 January
☀️
+10°C
31 January
☀️
+10°C
In January 2023 Ancona had 10 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 11%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 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 January 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 January:

Is January a good time to visit Ancona?

It’s always a good time to visit Ancona, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Ancona in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Ancona in January?

Swimming in Ancona in January is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Ancona rainy in January?

Ancona is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Ancona in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ancona in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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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, 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.