What’s the climate like in Lake Ohrid?
The current climate of Lake Ohrid features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lake Ohrid in recent years was 36°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in January 2017.
On average, Lake Ohrid gets 786 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 119 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of North Macedonia? Check out the weather and climate in places like Ohrid, Skopje, Struga, or have a look at other destinations in North Macedonia.
Best time to visit Lake Ohrid?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Lake Ohrid is May through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lake Ohrid. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Lake Ohrid
The climate table of Lake Ohrid shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 81 | 75 | 64 | 53 | 65 | 58 | 33 | 36 | 61 | 87 | 107 | 66 |
| Snow (cm) | 42 | 44 | 14 | 5,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 5,4 | 7,9 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 18°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 786 mm per year, averaging 66 mm per month
- Snowfall: 119 cm per year
- Driest months: 33 mm in July, 36 mm in August and 53 mm in April
- Wettest months: 107 mm in November, 87 mm in October and 81 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Lake Ohrid
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lake Ohrid
This graph shows how much precipitation Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Lake Ohrid
This graph shows how much snow Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Lake Ohrid
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lake Ohrid
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lake Ohrid
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Lake Ohrid
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Lake Ohrid by Month
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