North MacedoniaWhat’s the climate like in Ohrid?
The current climate in 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.
The highest temperature recorded in Ohrid in recent years was 36°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in January 2017.
On average, 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 Ohrid?
The best time to visit Ohrid for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit 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.
Climate Table of Ohrid
The climate table of 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.
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| 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 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 18°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 786 mm per year, averaging 66 mm per month
- Snowfall: 119 cm per year
- Driest months: 33 mm in July, 36 mm in August and 53 mm in April
- Wettest months: 107 mm in November, 87 mm in October and 81 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Weather experiences in Ohrid
Average Temperature per Month in Ohrid
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ohrid, North Macedonia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ohrid
This graph shows how much rainfall Ohrid, North Macedonia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Ohrid
This graph shows how much snow Ohrid, North Macedonia, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ohrid
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ohrid, North Macedonia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ohrid
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ohrid, North Macedonia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ohrid
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ohrid, North Macedonia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Ohrid
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Ohrid, North Macedonia, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Ohrid
The weather in Ohrid is rated an average of 3,8 out of 5 stars by 6 visitors. Have you been to Ohrid? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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With light night frosts and maximum temperatures rarely exceeding 10°C, warm clothing and a good jacket were essential. Although the sun shone regularly, showers were never far away.— This text is automatically translated to English
Fortunately, you could cool off in the lake. The evenings were very pleasant. A little rain, but not enough to bother.— This text is automatically translated to English
Although it was sometimes too hot during the day, the evenings were pleasant. The unexpected rain shower was a welcome relief.— This text is automatically translated to English
Perfect touristic weather not too hot and not too cold Lots of things to do— This text is automatically translated to English
It was sunny with pleasant temperatures during the day, pleasantly cooler at night. Ideal for both a beach vacation and sightseeing. Definitely worth 5 stars.— This text is automatically translated to English
Lots of rain and wind. Too bad if you are there on vacation. But still we saw a lot. Then with umbrella— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Ohrid by month
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