Winters in Ascoli Piceno are cold and unpredictable, with temperatures often dropping below freezing point. The coldest months are February and January, where temperatures can range from -16°C to 9°C on average, making it a time of frost and occasional snowfall. Spring brings mild temperatures, gradually warming up by April as the thermometer rises from -10°C to 10°C on average. Summer is warm and pleasant, with July and August being the hottest months, but still relatively cool compared to other parts of Italy, with average highs around 16°C. Autumn returns to cooler temperatures, with October and November averaging around 5°C and 3°C respectively, before dropping again into winter's chill.