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Ohrid in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Ohrid in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Ohrid, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Ohrid in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Ohrid in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +45°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 71 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Ohrid;

Average weather

☀️
+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
+9°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
71 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ohrid has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Ohrid in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ohrid for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +64°F during the day to a minimum of +32°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +52°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +52°F.

Is Ohrid warm or cold in December?

Ohrid is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +54°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +39°F to +32°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Ohrid, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Ohrid in December

Ohrid weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+54°F+45°F+41°F
Min. temperature
+16°F+9°F0°F
Max. temperature
+73°F+64°F+61°F
Rainfall
89 mm71 mm55 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
81%82%82%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
555
Cloudy days
171718
Rainy days
775
Snowy days
123

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +54°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +45°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 89 mm to 71 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Ohrid in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Ohrid is gradually decreasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Ohrid based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 91 mm, with a 42% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ohrid wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 89 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 34 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Ohrid based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in December is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

December is one of the snowiest months in Ohrid.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Ohrid?

This is the weather in Ohrid in December 2023:
1 December
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+45°F
2 December
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+52°F
3 December
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+49°F
4 December
🌧️
+48°F
5 December
☁️
+50°F
6 December
☁️
+53°F
7 December
☁️
+53°F
8 December
☁️
+55°F
9 December
☁️
+57°F
10 December
🌧️
+57°F
11 December
🌧️
+55°F
12 December
🌧️
+48°F
13 December
☁️
+45°F
14 December
☁️
+49°F
15 December
🌧️
+57°F
16 December
☁️
+64°F
17 December
🌧️
+58°F
18 December
☁️
+50°F
19 December
☁️
+46°F
20 December
☀️
+45°F
21 December
☀️
+47°F
22 December
☁️
+46°F
23 December
☁️
+48°F
24 December
☀️
+51°F
25 December
☀️
+53°F
26 December
☀️
+55°F
27 December
☁️
+54°F
28 December
☀️
+49°F
29 December
☁️
+50°F
30 December
☁️
+50°F
31 December
☁️
+52°F
In December 2023 Ohrid had 6 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Ohrid climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Ohrid in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2001 (+40°F) and the highest in 2022 (+59°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 182 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ohrid in December:

Is December a good time to visit Ohrid?

It’s always a good time to visit Ohrid, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Ohrid in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Ohrid rainy in December?

Ohrid is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Ohrid in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ohrid in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Macedonia

Check out the weather for other cities in Macedonia.

Monthly weather in Ohrid

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ohrid, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.