Ohrid · SpringMonth summary
Ohrid weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
52°F – 66°F
🌧 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
Spring marks the start of the good season in Ohrid. Temperatures rise (19°F) 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 66°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 66°F max and 12.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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