Ohrid
City in North Macedonia
Ohrid is a city in North Macedonia with a population of 38,818 in 2021. Located 111 km from Skopje, it draws visitors to its historic religious architecture.
What to see
The city features several notable religious sites. Visitors can explore the Monastery of Saint Naum, the Church of St. John at Kaneo, and the Church of Saint Sophia, Ohrid.
When to go
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs reaching 26 °C to 27 °C and lows of 17 °C to 18 °C, along with 5 rainy days each month. January is the coldest month with daily highs of 5 °C and lows of -2 °C, accompanied by 66 mm of rain over about 12 days. November experiences the highest rainfall at 103 mm across about 12 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport, located 9 km away in Ohrid, North Macedonia.
Top sights in Ohrid
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is November, with about 103 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 66 | 68 | 60 | 69 | 54 | 36 | 37 | 30 | 59 | 87 | 103 | 89 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Ohrid (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Ali Pasha Mosque
- Ancient Theatre of Ohrid
- Church of Saints Clement and Panteleimon
- Samuel's Fortress, Ohrid