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Ancona Weather in May

Ancona in May

The short of it: Ancona in May averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 14 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 13° · rain 56 mm · daylight 14 h 42 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & July

May in Ancona brings afternoons near 22° and nights around 13°, with about 56 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 22°; nights run about 13°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 42 min in mid-May, 79 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Ancona runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Le Grazie di Ancona, 1 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Ancona, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 42 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Le Grazie di AnconaThe Marches1 km SSE22°13°56 mm
Falconara MarittimaThe Marches9 km WNW23°12°58 mm
CameranoThe Marches9 km SSE22°13°56 mm
OsimoThe Marches14 km S23°12°58 mm
Marina di MontemarcianoThe Marches15 km WNW23°12°58 mm
ChiaravalleThe Marches15 km W23°12°61 mm
CastelfidardoThe Marches17 km S23°12°56 mm
MontignanoThe Marches19 km WNW22°13°60 mm

The Almanac · Ancona Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 22°; nights run about 13°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Ancona by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°2°45 mm9 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦✦
February10°2°47 mm10 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦
March14°5°54 mm11 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
April17°8°54 mm10 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
May22°13°56 mm9 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
June26°17°51 mm9 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
July29°19°36 mm9 km/h15 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°19°43 mm9 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°15°73 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October20°12°78 mm8 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦
November15°8°82 mm9 km/h9 h 36 min✦✦
December11°4°58 mm10 km/h8 h 57 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ancona in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ancona in May?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 22°; nights run about 13°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ancona?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Ancona in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 57 min in December to 15 h 25 min in June.

Does it snow in Ancona in May?

Hardly — May nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ancona in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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