Lake 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 18:29 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
June · high 25°C · rain 55mm · 15.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C43°F | 118mm4.6in | 9.5h9.5h | |
| February | 9°C48°F | 51mm2.0in | 10.6h10.6h | |
| March | 11°C52°F | 64mm2.5in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 14°C58°F | 83mm3.3in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| May | 20°C68°F | 73mm2.9in | 14.5h14.5h | |
| June | 25°C76°F | 55mm2.2in | 15.1h15.1h | in the recommended window |
| July | 28°C83°F | 29mm1.1in | 14.9h14.9h | in the recommended window |
| August | 29°C83°F | 30mm1.2in | 13.8h13.8h | in the recommended window |
| September | 24°C76°F | 34mm1.3in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 19°C66°F | 59mm2.3in | 11.0h11.0h | |
| November | 13°C56°F | 116mm4.6in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| December | 9°C48°F | 94mm3.7in | 9.2h9.2h |
Good to know
- Currency
- MKDMacedonian denar
- Language
- Macedonian, Albanian
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Lake Ohrid?
The best time to visit Lake Ohrid is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F).
How warm does Lake Ohrid get?
Typical daytime highs in Lake Ohrid are Mar–May 15°C (59°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (81°F), Sep–Nov 19°C (66°F), Dec–Feb 8°C (46°F).
Is Lake Ohrid expensive?
On the ground, Lake Ohrid is cheap.
What sort of trip is Lake Ohrid good for?
Lake Ohrid is good for history and culture, nature and scenery, relaxing holidays, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is Lake Ohrid?
The wettest month in Lake Ohrid is January at 118mm (4.6in), the driest July at 29mm (1.1in), with a monthly average of 67mm (2.6in).
What plug do I need for Lake Ohrid?
Lake Ohrid uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
