Ohrid · SpringMonth summary
Ohrid weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 19°C
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Ohrid in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.3/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Ohrid in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks Spring marks the start of the good season in Ohrid. Temperatures rise (19°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Ohrid averages 19°C, 42% rainy days and 12.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +9°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -26%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Ohrid in May
Is May a good time to visit Ohrid?
May is an acceptable time for Ohrid (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.6/10) if possible.
What to do in Ohrid in May?
With 19°C max and 12.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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