January · Italy
Best time to visit Ancona in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ancona in January
Average temperature 10°C, 67 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 67 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Ancona scores 5.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 67 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Adriatic ferries, Trajan's arch, and Conero cliff beaches work well from May through September, with spring and early autumn ideal for the port and headland trails.
January in Ancona — middling scores, decent value
Expect 10°C (50°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 67 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Ancona — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ancona in January?
- In January, Ancona averages 10°C, 67 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Ancona?
- January earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ancona in January?
- Expect about 67 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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