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Ohrid in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Ohrid in May 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Ohrid in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +68°F during the day, and approximately 7 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 9 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 72 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
72 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ohrid has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Ohrid in May

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

Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +43°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +72°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 48% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +79°F.

Is Ohrid warm or cold in May?

Ohrid is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +59°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +48°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Ohrid:

Climate in Ohrid in May

Ohrid weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+59°F+68°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+12°F+34°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+81°F+88°F+93°F
Rainfall
80 mm72 mm45 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
72%73%69%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
6713
Cloudy days
141511
Rainy days
1096
Snowy days
000

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +59°F to +68°F during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 80 mm to 72 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 6 to 7.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Ohrid based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 62 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May 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.

How was the weather last May in Ohrid?

This is the weather in Ohrid in May 2023:
1 May
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+60°F
2 May
🌧️
+52°F
3 May
🌧️
+55°F
4 May
☀️
+65°F
5 May
☁️
+68°F
6 May
☁️
+64°F
7 May
☁️
+67°F
8 May
☁️
+65°F
9 May
☁️
+70°F
10 May
☀️
+70°F
11 May
☀️
+70°F
12 May
☀️
+75°F
13 May
☀️
+76°F
14 May
☁️
+73°F
15 May
☁️
+74°F
16 May
☀️
+75°F
17 May
☁️
+77°F
18 May
☀️
+68°F
19 May
☀️
+67°F
20 May
☀️
+76°F
21 May
☀️
+78°F
22 May
☀️
+76°F
23 May
☁️
+73°F
24 May
☀️
+82°F
25 May
☀️
+85°F
26 May
☀️
+83°F
27 May
☀️
+83°F
28 May
☁️
+81°F
29 May
🌧️
+69°F
30 May
☀️
+76°F
31 May
☀️
+79°F
In May 2023 Ohrid had 17 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 13%. The average wind speed was 1 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 May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+69°F) and the highest in 2003 (+83°F). The driest year was 2008 with only 20 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 148 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ohrid in May:

Is May a good time to visit Ohrid?

May is a really good time to go to Ohrid. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Ohrid.

Can you sunbathe in Ohrid in May?

May has mild temperatures in Ohrid. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Ohrid rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Ohrid in May?

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

Other cities in Macedonia

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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.