Climate Insights for Ortona

The climate in Ortona is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 695mm of precipitation falls per year. Ortona receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ortona is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperatures in Ortona vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Ortona is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 695mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 91mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 31mm. That's 60mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Ortona is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Ortona, which began on September 23, 2026. Ortona is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 5°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Ortona is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 55mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ortona based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.