Ohrid, North MacedoniaQuick decision
When to visit Ohrid?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
66°F–82°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 34°F | 45°F | 37% | 0.1in | 7.9h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 37°F | 48°F | 25% | 0.1in | 9.5h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 39°F | 52°F | 37% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 45°F | 61°F | 37% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 52°F | 66°F | 42% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 61°F | 77°F | 30% | 0.1in | 14.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 66°F | 82°F | 16% | 0.0in | 14.1h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 64°F | 82°F | 23% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 59°F | 75°F | 27% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 52°F | 64°F | 23% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 45°F | 55°F | 39% | 0.2in | 8.0h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 37°F | 48°F | 31% | 0.1in | 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°F, 39% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°F, 23% rainy days, 13.8h sunshine/day. Score: 9.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 18°F, 30% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 8°F, 31% rainy days, 8.5h sunshine/day. Score: 4.7/10.
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Tip : April, May offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 16% rainy days and 28°F.
January is the wettest month with 37% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.7/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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