Ohrid weather in January (North Macedonia)

Planning a trip to Ohrid in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Ohrid generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -3°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Ohrid in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 120 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ohrid. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ohrid climate page with graphs.

 

Ohrid, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 120 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in North Macedonia in January

Find out more about the weather in North Macedonia in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Ohrid in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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