The climate of Lake Ohrid

The current climate in Lake Ohrid features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Lake Ohrid in recent years was 36°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in January 2017.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Lake Ohrid gets 786 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 119 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

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Best time to visit Lake Ohrid?

The best time to go for a sun holiday to Lake Ohrid is May through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lake Ohrid. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Lake Ohrid

The climate table of Lake Ohrid shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 6 9 12 16 21 25 29 29 24 19 13 9
Temp. min (°C) -2 0 2 5 9 13 14 15 12 8 4 0
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Precipitation (mm) 81 75 64 53 65 58 33 36 61 87 107 66
Snow (cm) 42 44 14 5,5 0 0 0 0 0 0,3 5,4 7,9
UV Index 4 5 5 7 7 7 7 6 5 4 4 3

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Lake Ohrid

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Yearly Temperature in Lake Ohrid

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Lake Ohrid

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Lake Ohrid

Average Snowfall per Month in Lake Ohrid

Total Yearly Snowfall in Lake Ohrid

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Lake Ohrid

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Average weather in Lake Ohrid by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lake Ohrid. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.