Ohrid Climate by Month
Ohrid has a Mediterranean climate, bordering on an oceanic climate because of influence from the Mediterranean and the Adriatic Sea. Due to this influence, the average daytime temperature in summer is always a few degrees lower. The average temperature in winter months is slightly higher. Long-term frost and night frost does not occur much because of that reason. Most rain is seen in winter, rarely in the form of snow.
Average day and night temperature
In Ohrid, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a chilly 5°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -3°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Ohrid receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 866 mm. The seasons in Ohrid, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate snow/rainfall, with an average of 95 mm of precipitation. This snow/rainfall is distributed across 14 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 35 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Ohrid, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.0 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Ohrid in North Macedonia
During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 95 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 35 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 350 hours of sunshine.
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