Ancona
The port city, with the Romanesque cathedral of San Ciriaco on the Guasco hill, the Mole Vanvitelliana, a pentagonal lazaretto built on the water in 1733, and the fishermen's caves below the Passetto.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind, wave height and sea temperature.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Ancona station, 2 km away (about 35 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Varano station, 4.6 km away.
- By sea. The nearest ferry terminal is Ancona, 900 m away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Ancona Airport (AOI), about 13 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest (Stamira) is 350 m away, paid.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is November (about 94 mm), the driest July. The sea is above 22 °C from June to September, peaking at 27 °C in August.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 8 to 12 °C | 12° 8° | 77 | 13° |
| Feb | from 8 to 12 °C | 12° 8° | 78 | 12° |
| Mar | from 9 to 13 °C | 13° 9° | 82 | 12° |
| Apr | from 12 to 15 °C | 15° 12° | 56 | 14° |
| May | from 16 to 19 °C | 19° 16° | 67 | 17° |
| Jun | from 21 to 25 °C | 25° 21° | 41 | 23° |
| Jul | from 24 to 28 °C | 28° 24° | 40 | 26° |
| Aug | from 24 to 28 °C | 28° 24° | 49 | 27° |
| Sep | from 21 to 25 °C | 25° 21° | 73 | 24° |
| Oct | from 17 to 21 °C | 21° 17° | 82 | 20° |
| Nov | from 13 to 16 °C | 16° 13° | 94 | 17° |
| Dec | from 9 to 14 °C | 14° 9° | 78 | 15° |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 34 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total; sea: surface temperature from NOAA OISST. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
- Snorkelling at Portonovo and the TraveWater sports · Snorkelling, SUP · Beginners · 7 km
- Portonovo loop, on the ConeroTrail · T · 2.3 km · +80 m · 1 hour · 8 km
- Kayaking to the Due SorelleWater sports · Kayaking, SUP, Snorkelling · Intermediate · 12 km