AI-generatedOhrid at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,130 h
- Rain a year
- 697 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 701 m
Climate in Ohrid
Ohrid has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year, Ohrid is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:4717:58
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:30–07:24 · evening 17:21–18:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:19–06:30 · evening 18:15–18:26
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Ohrid in October?
In October, Ohrid is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ohrid.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min06:47 – 17:58
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Skopje
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %89 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Ohrid
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Ohrid, 46 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Ohrid
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Ohrid: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ohrid has about 8 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ohrid
How breezy and how cloudy Ohrid is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ohrid typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Ohrid: variable cloud, with about 5.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Ohrid
How often the day gets hot in Ohrid (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ohrid has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Ohrid
When Ohrid is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Ohrid has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 7 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ohrid
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to July and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18 | 5° | −1° | 3.5 h | 10 | 71 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 7° | 0° | 4.2 h | 9 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 10° | 3° | 5.0 h | 11 | 73 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 14° | 7° | 5.7 h | 12 | 67 |
| MayMay | 76 | 19° | 11° | 6.8 h | 12 | 67 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 24° | 16° | 8.4 h | 9 | 41 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 27° | 19° | 9.3 h | 5 | 27 |
| AugustAug | 92 | 27° | 20° | 8.4 h | 6 | 29 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 22° | 16° | 6.6 h | 8 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 17° | 11° | 5.2 h | 8 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 37 | 12° | 6° | 3.6 h | 10 | 76 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 6° | 1° | 3.2 h | 10 | 76 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
41.12° N, 20.80° E · 701 m · Europe/Skopje
Best time to visit Ohrid
The best time to visit Ohrid is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. Rain is most frequent in April; the wettest month is November with 76 mm.
Ohrid through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ohrid in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Ohrid in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Ohrid in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Ohrid in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ohrid for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ohrid
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Ohrid: score 97 against 73. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 73 | 97better |
| Day high | 17° | 27° |
| Night low | 11° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 65 mm | 27 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 4 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Ohrid month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January5° · 4 h
In January, Ohrid is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ohrid.
Ohrid in January23February7° · 4 h
In February, Ohrid is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ohrid.
Ohrid in February29March10° · 5 h
In March, Ohrid is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ohrid.
Ohrid in March52April14° · 6 h
In April, Ohrid is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Ohrid.
Ohrid in April76May19° · 7 h
In May, Ohrid is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ohrid.
Ohrid in May87June24° · 8 h
In June, Ohrid is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 41 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ohrid.
Ohrid in June97July27° · 9 h
In July, Ohrid is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ohrid.
Ohrid in July92August27° · 8 h
In August, Ohrid is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ohrid.
Ohrid in August84September22° · 7 h
In September, Ohrid is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ohrid.
Ohrid in September73October17° · 5 h
In October, Ohrid is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ohrid.
Ohrid in October37November12° · 4 h
In November, Ohrid is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ohrid.
Ohrid in November17December6° · 3 h
In December, Ohrid is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ohrid.
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Ohrid vs. Bitola
In October Bitola has the better holiday weather (score 83 vs. 73). During the day Bitola is 1 °C warmer than Ohrid. Bitola gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Ohrid | Bitola |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 73 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Oct |
Through the year
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Ohrid in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ohrid has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 45
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 55 min
- Distance
- 1,990 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Ohrid
When is the best time to visit Ohrid?
The best time to visit Ohrid is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ohrid?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Ohrid?
Rain is most frequent in April; the wettest month is November with 76 mm. The driest month is July with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ohrid get?
Ohrid gets around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Ohrid in?
Ohrid uses the time zone Europe/Skopje: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ohrid?
A nonstop flight from London to Ohrid takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,990 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ohrid?
Ohrid has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 45, May half-term 78, Summer holidays 94, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 18.
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