When to go to Ohrid?
Frescoed churches and old stone houses tumble down the hillside to Lake Ohrid, deep enough to keep species found nowhere else. St John at Kaneo stands on a bluff directly above the water, the view most people come for. Higher up, Samuel's fortress holds the ridge, and the ancient theatre still fills with audiences on summer nights.
The best time to go
For the best weather in Ohrid, aim for April to October.
See also: Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July?
Month-by-month weather in Ohrid
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.7 | 71 | 4 | 56 |
| February | 8.4 | 37 | 5 | 65 |
| March | 8.8 | 71 | 7 | 63 |
| April | 10.4 | 79 | 11 | 67 |
| May | 11.6 | 80 | 16 | 73 |
| June | 13.3 | 66 | 21 | 81 |
| July | 13.9 | 13 | 24 | 91 |
| August | 12.7 | 49 | 23 | 86 |
| September | 10.7 | 65 | 19 | 75 |
| October | 9.5 | 37 | 15 | 72 |
| November | 6.4 | 136 | 10 | 49 |
| December | 6.1 | 84 | 7 | 52 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Ohrid, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 13 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 24°C). Over the year, an average of 788 mm of rain falls, and 7 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Ohrid?
- Lake Ohrid (UNESCO)
- Church of St John at Kaneo (panorama)
- Samuel's fortress
- Ancient theatre
Practical info
- Country: North Macedonia
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