Loreto
One of the most important Marian shrines in the world: the basilica holds the Holy House, which tradition says is Mary's house in Nazareth, carried here by angels in 1294. Our Lady of Loreto is the patron saint of aviators.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Loreto station, 1.3 km away (about 25 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Porto Recanati station, 4.2 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Ancona Airport (AOI), about 28 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 50 m away.
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.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 7 to 12 °C | 12° 7° | 77 |
| Feb | from 8 to 12 °C | 12° 8° | 78 |
| Mar | from 9 to 13 °C | 13° 9° | 82 |
| Apr | from 11 to 15 °C | 15° 11° | 56 |
| May | from 15 to 19 °C | 19° 15° | 67 |
| Jun | from 21 to 24 °C | 24° 21° | 41 |
| Jul | from 24 to 27 °C | 27° 24° | 40 |
| Aug | from 24 to 28 °C | 28° 24° | 49 |
| Sep | from 20 to 24 °C | 24° 20° | 73 |
| Oct | from 16 to 20 °C | 20° 16° | 82 |
| Nov | from 12 to 16 °C | 16° 12° | 94 |
| Dec | from 9 to 13 °C | 13° 9° | 78 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 115 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. 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
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