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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
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Cloudy
Ancona in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +10°C and roughly 7 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 5 rainy days with an average precipitation of 43 mm. The weather is changeable so 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

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+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
43 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
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 +17°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +10°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +13°C.

Is Ancona warm or cold in January?

Ancona is typically cool in January.

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

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
64 mm43 mm46 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
78%78%74%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
678
Cloudy days
181915
Rainy days
755
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 64 mm to 43 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 6 to 7.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

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 7 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 3 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 26% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 29 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
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 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Ancona based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 0%, for a monthly total of around 3 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Ancona.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

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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+10°C
3 January
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+13°C
4 January
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+17°C
5 January
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+16°C
6 January
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+10°C
7 January
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+9°C
8 January
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+7°C
9 January
🌧️
+4°C
10 January
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+9°C
11 January
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+10°C
12 January
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+9°C
13 January
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+9°C
14 January
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+12°C
15 January
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+13°C
16 January
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+11°C
17 January
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+10°C
18 January
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+12°C
19 January
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+8°C
20 January
🌫️
+10°C
21 January
🌫️
+7°C
22 January
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+9°C
23 January
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+10°C
24 January
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+8°C
25 January
☀️
+8°C
26 January
🌫️
+8°C
27 January
🌫️
+9°C
28 January
🌫️
+9°C
29 January
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+13°C
30 January
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+13°C
31 January
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+13°C
In January 2023 Ancona had 14 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 59%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 10%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

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 1981 (+9°C) and the highest in 2007 (+15°C). The driest year was 2020 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 229 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.

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.

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.