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Ohrid in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Ohrid in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Ohrid in March 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
Ohrid in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +11°C and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 12 rainy days with an average precipitation of 66 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-12°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ohrid has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Ohrid in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ohrid for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +11°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +17°C during the day and a minimum of -2°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +15°C.

Is Ohrid warm or cold in March?

Ohrid is typically cool in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +7°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -1°C to +2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Ohrid:

Climate in Ohrid in March

Ohrid weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+7°C+11°C+15°C
Min. temperature
-18°C-12°C-11°C
Max. temperature
+19°C+24°C+27°C
Rainfall
52 mm66 mm80 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
77%74%72%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1015 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
665
Cloudy days
997
Rainy days
71217
Snowy days
641

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +7°C to +11°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 52 mm to 66 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Ohrid in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Ohrid is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Ohrid based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 48%, leading to total precipitation of around 103 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ohrid wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 34 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Ohrid based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 0%, for a monthly total of around 1 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Ohrid?

This is the weather in Ohrid in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+11°C
2 March
🌧️
+9°C
3 March
☁️
+10°C
4 March
🌧️
+7°C
5 March
🌧️
+7°C
6 March
☁️
+8°C
7 March
☁️
+10°C
8 March
☁️
+10°C
9 March
☁️
+13°C
10 March
🌧️
+12°C
11 March
🌧️
+11°C
12 March
☀️
+9°C
13 March
☀️
+11°C
14 March
☀️
+14°C
15 March
🌧️
+8°C
16 March
☁️
+5°C
17 March
☁️
+8°C
18 March
☀️
+12°C
19 March
☀️
+14°C
20 March
☁️
+16°C
21 March
🌧️
+9°C
22 March
☁️
+13°C
23 March
☀️
+16°C
24 March
☀️
+17°C
25 March
☀️
+16°C
26 March
☀️
+16°C
27 March
🌧️
+9°C
28 March
🌧️
+4°C
29 March
☀️
+7°C
30 March
☀️
+13°C
31 March
☁️
+15°C
In March 2023 Ohrid had 11 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Ohrid climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Ohrid in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+15°C) and the highest in 2022 (+18°C). The driest year was 1993 with only 493 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 1104 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ohrid in March:

Is March a good time to visit Ohrid?

It’s always a good time to visit Ohrid, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Ohrid in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Ohrid rainy in March?

Ohrid is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Ohrid in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ohrid in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Macedonia

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Monthly weather in Ohrid

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ohrid, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.