Ohrid weather in May (North Macedonia)

Can you expect sunny skies in Ohrid in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of May in Ohrid typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 19°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Ohrid in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Expect around 12 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 250 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 250 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in North Macedonia in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Ohrid, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ohrid.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to North Macedonia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in North Macedonia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.