When is the best time to visit Ohrid?
In general the best time to visit Ohrid is probably July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +81°F in August and it has 16 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Ohrid in different months
This is the average weather in Ohrid for each month based on historic data:
In July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 16 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +59°F to +81°F.
May, June, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +75°F during June.
In January, February, March, April, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 73 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 92 mm in November.
Climate in Ohrid
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Ohrid for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Ohrid during the whole year:
The hottest month in Ohrid is August with average maximum temperature going up to +81°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +28°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Ohrid looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Ohrid is December with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 64%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Ohrid during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 16 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 35 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 11 rainy days and 92 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Ohrid during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 7 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ohrid:
What is the hottest month in Ohrid?
The hottest month in Ohrid is August with average maximum temperature of +81°F.
What is the coldest month in Ohrid?
The coldest month in Ohrid is January with minimum temperatures of +28°F.
Is Ohrid worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Ohrid could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Ohrid?
if you're looking to visit Ohrid when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, April, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being August with only 34 mm of rain.
Other cities in Macedonia
Check out the weather for other cities in Macedonia.
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, 2023.
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.