Ohrid
North Macedonia's lakeside old town, with Byzantine churches above one of Europe's oldest lakes.
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What Ohrid is like
Ohrid sits on the shore of Lake Ohrid, a deep, clear lake shared with Albania. Its old town climbs a hill of cobbled lanes and Byzantine churches, and the town and lake together are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Don't miss
- 01Church of St John at KaneoA small church on a cliff above the lake.
- 02Samuel's FortressWalls with views across the town and lake.
- 03PlaošnikA rebuilt church on an early Christian site.
- 04Lake boat tripsBoats to beaches and villages along the shore.
Where to stay
- Old townGuesthouses among the churches.
- Lakeside promenadeHotels with lake views.
Worth knowing
Lake Ohrid is thought to be more than a million years old, making it one of the oldest lakes in Europe.
Monastery of Saint Naum: a monastery by the lake's springs
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A monastery at the southern tip of the lake, near the springs that feed it, with rowing-boat trips on the clear water.
Direct flights to Ohrid from the UK
2 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick | TUI | May to Sep | 1,209 mi | Fares → |
| Manchester | TUI | May to Sep | 1,358 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Ohrid by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | -2° | – |
| February | 8° | -1° | – |
| March | 11° | 1° | – |
| April | 15° | 5° | – |
| May | 20° | 9° | – |
| June | 25° | 12° | – |
| July | 28° | 14° | – |
| August | 28° | 14° | – |
| September | 24° | 11° | – |
| October | 18° | 7° | – |
| November | 12° | 3° | – |
| December | 7° | 0° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Ohrid). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You can visit visa-free for up to 3 months.
- You must be registered with the police within 48 hours of arriving; hotels usually do this when you check in.
- Your passport must expire at least 90 days after you arrive.
From the Foreign Office's North Macedonia travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.