Ohrid, North MacedoniaQuick decision
When to visit Ohrid?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
19°C–28°C in July
🌧 Least rain
16% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (37%)
📅 Best score
9.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Lake & UNESCO old townJun–Sep — 3-million-year-old lake, St John Kaneo church on the cliff.
Byzantine churchesYear-round — 365 churches, medieval frescoes, Samuel's Fortress.
Lakeside beachesJul–Aug — clear water, pebble and sand beaches, 24–26°C.
BudgetSep–Oct — golden late season, accommodation €15–20, quiet town.
Monthly climate data
Ohrid weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 1°C | 7°C | 37% | 3.1 | 7.9h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 3°C | 9°C | 25% | 1.9 | 9.5h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 4°C | 11°C | 37% | 2.6 | 10.5h | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 7°C | 16°C | 37% | 2.4 | 12.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 19°C | 42% | 2.7 | 12.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 16°C | 25°C | 30% | 1.8 | 14.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 19°C | 28°C | 16% | 0.9 | 14.1h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 18°C | 28°C | 23% | 1.3 | 13.0h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 15°C | 24°C | 27% | 1.9 | 11.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 11°C | 18°C | 23% | 1.8 | 10.2h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 7°C | 13°C | 39% | 4.2 | 8.0h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 3°C | 9°C | 31% | 2.6 | 8.1h | 4.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 39% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°C, 23% rainy days, 13.8h sunshine/day. Score: 9.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 18°C, 30% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 8°C, 31% rainy days, 8.5h sunshine/day. Score: 4.7/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 16% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 37% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.7/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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