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Ohrid in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Ohrid in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Ohrid in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +41°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 5 rainy days in the month and around 55 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:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Ohrid;

Average weather

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+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
0°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ohrid has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Ohrid in January

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

Going from a maximum of +57°F during the day to a minimum of +9°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +43°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +45°F.

Is Ohrid warm or cold in January?

Ohrid is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +45°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +32°F to +28°F.

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

January is the coldest month in Ohrid, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Ohrid in January

Ohrid weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+45°F+41°F+45°F
Min. temperature
+9°F0°F0°F
Max. temperature
+64°F+61°F+66°F
Rainfall
71 mm55 mm55 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
82%82%77%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
556
Cloudy days
171814
Rainy days
755
Snowy days
233

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +45°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +41°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 71 mm to 55 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 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 January, going from 1 m/s to 0 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Ohrid based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 22 mm, with a 29% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January 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 January in Ohrid based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 17 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

January is one of the snowiest months in Ohrid.

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

How was the weather last January in Ohrid?

This is the weather in Ohrid in January 2023:
1 January
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+55°F
2 January
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+55°F
3 January
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+54°F
4 January
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+51°F
5 January
☀️
+57°F
6 January
☁️
+56°F
7 January
☁️
+46°F
8 January
☁️
+43°F
9 January
🌧️
+46°F
10 January
🌧️
+40°F
11 January
🌧️
+38°F
12 January
☁️
+35°F
13 January
☀️
+32°F
14 January
☀️
+45°F
15 January
☀️
+47°F
16 January
☀️
+45°F
17 January
☁️
+44°F
18 January
☀️
+43°F
19 January
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+42°F
20 January
☀️
+44°F
21 January
🌧️
+39°F
22 January
☀️
+29°F
23 January
☀️
+29°F
24 January
☁️
+25°F
25 January
☀️
+32°F
26 January
☀️
+39°F
27 January
☀️
+40°F
28 January
🌧️
+43°F
29 January
☁️
+39°F
30 January
☀️
+45°F
31 January
☀️
+44°F
In January 2023 Ohrid had 18 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +25°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+42°F) and the highest in 2007 (+57°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 298 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ohrid in January:

Is January a good time to visit Ohrid?

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

Can you sunbathe in Ohrid in January?

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

Is Ohrid rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Ohrid in January?

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

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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.