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Ancona in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Ancona in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
Planning a trip to Ancona in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +12°C and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 12 rainy days and 60 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
-2°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
60 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ancona has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Ancona in March

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

Going from a maximum of +22°C during the day to a minimum of +3°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +15°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 42% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +19°C.

Is Ancona warm or cold in March?

Ancona is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +10°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +6°C to +8°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Ancona:

Water temperature in Ancona in March

Water in Ancona in March is Cold. It varies from +11°C to +14°C, with an average of +12°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +12°C.

The water temperature in March 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 March?

We would not recommend swimming in Ancona in March, the water is very cold (+12°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
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
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 March

Ancona weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+10°C+12°C+15°C
Min. temperature
-5°C-2°C+1°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+24°C+26°C
Rainfall
45 mm60 mm55 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+12°C+12°C+15°C
Humidity
75%72%73%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
71010
Cloudy days
987
Rainy days
111212
Snowy days
000

March often has better weather than February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +10°C to +12°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 45 mm to 60 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 7 to 10.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Ancona is gradually decreasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Ancona based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 164 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 50 mm, which is considered heavy rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
March 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 March in Ancona?

This is the weather in Ancona in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+11°C
2 March
🌧️
+12°C
3 March
🌧️
+9°C
4 March
☀️
+11°C
5 March
☀️
+12°C
6 March
☁️
+16°C
7 March
☀️
+17°C
8 March
☁️
+18°C
9 March
☁️
+16°C
10 March
☁️
+17°C
11 March
☁️
+16°C
12 March
☀️
+13°C
13 March
☀️
+20°C
14 March
☁️
+18°C
15 March
🌧️
+13°C
16 March
☀️
+13°C
17 March
☀️
+12°C
18 March
☀️
+14°C
19 March
☁️
+16°C
20 March
🌧️
+13°C
21 March
☁️
+14°C
22 March
☀️
+16°C
23 March
☀️
+17°C
24 March
☀️
+22°C
25 March
☀️
+18°C
26 March
☁️
+20°C
27 March
☁️
+14°C
28 March
☀️
+12°C
29 March
☁️
+16°C
30 March
☁️
+16°C
31 March
☁️
+19°C
In March 2023 Ancona had 13 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +15°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +9°C. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 March 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 March:

Is March a good time to visit Ancona?

March is a really good time to go to Ancona. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Ancona.

Can you sunbathe in Ancona in March?

March has mild temperatures in Ancona. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Ancona in March?

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

Is Ancona rainy in March?

Ancona is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Ancona in March?

The amount of sunny days in Ancona during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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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.