MK Ohrid · Autumn

Visit Ohrid
in October?

Ohrid in October: solid, though July remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 41.12°N 20.80°E
18°CMax temperature
23%Rainy days
10.2hSunshine / day

Ohrid weather in October

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
23% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.6/10)

Should you visit Ohrid in October?

✅ 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.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 23%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 18°C
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.2h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in October (7.3/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.

Ohrid in October by trip type

What to expect in October

🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices Autumn in Ohrid is often underrated: 18°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.6/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Ohrid

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌦️ January1°C7°C37%3.17.9h4.1/10
🌫️ February3°C9°C25%1.99.5h5.4/10
🌦️ March4°C11°C37%2.610.5h5.4/10
⛅ April7°C16°C37%2.412.2h7.1/10
🌤️ May11°C19°C42%2.712.9h7.3/10
🌤️ June16°C25°C30%1.814.2h8.6/10
☀️ July19°C28°C16%0.914.1h9.6/10
☀️ August18°C28°C23%1.313.0h9.1/10
🌤️ September15°C24°C27%1.911.1h8.1/10
🌤️ October11°C18°C23%1.810.2h7.3/10
⛅ November7°C13°C39%4.28.0h4.9/10
🌫️ December3°C9°C31%2.68.1h4.6/10
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 October, Ohrid averages 18°C, 23% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10. See methodology →

October vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 9.6/10). Difference:

FAQ — Ohrid in October

Is October a good time to visit Ohrid?
October 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 October?
With 18°C max and 10.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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