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Lake Ohrid

Lake Ohrid · North Macedonia · Ohrid

One of the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe, a hillside town with more churches than seems necessary, and water clear enough to see a Byzantine monastery reflected in it.

The best time to visit Lake Ohrid is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F). Local time there is 13:56 (UTC+2).

Best time to go
Jun–Sep
Budget on the ground
$ · budget-friendly
Nearest airport
OHD · Ohrid

Good for

In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High4 to 32°C39 to 90°F Rain0 to 120mm0 to 4.7in

June · high 76°F · rain 2.2in · 15.1h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Lake Ohrid month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January6°C43°F118mm4.6in9.5h9.5h
February9°C48°F51mm2.0in10.6h10.6h
March11°C52°F64mm2.5in11.8h11.8h
April14°C58°F83mm3.3in13.3h13.3h
May20°C68°F73mm2.9in14.5h14.5h
June25°C76°F55mm2.2in15.1h15.1hin the recommended window
July28°C83°F29mm1.1in14.9h14.9hin the recommended window
August29°C83°F30mm1.2in13.8h13.8hin the recommended window
September24°C76°F34mm1.3in12.4h12.4hin the recommended window
October19°C66°F59mm2.3in11.0h11.0h
November13°C56°F116mm4.6in9.8h9.8h
December9°C48°F94mm3.7in9.2h9.2h

Good to know

Currency
MKD · Macedonian denar
Language
Macedonian, Albanian
Plug
C, F
Driving
on the right

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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