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Ortona Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Ortona is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to mild in the cooler months. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Ortona, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in August to a moderate 12°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 5°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Ortona receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 760 mm. The seasons in Ortona, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 83 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 36 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Ortona Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Ortona, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.0 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Pescara, Italy (19 KM, 11 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Pescara, Italy (19 KM, 11 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 12°C in February to 25°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Pescara, Italy (19 KM, 11 Miles).

Forecast for Ortona

Sun   Dec 22
11°C | 1°C
SE 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
9°C | 4°C
NW 12 m/s
3 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Tue   Dec 24
6°C | 3°C
NW 9 m/s
33 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

The best time of year to visit Ortona in Italy

During the months of May, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Ortona?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Ortona?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ortona?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ortona?
    December tops the wettest month list with 83 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ortona?
    July is the driest month with 36 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ortona?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 304 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.