December weather forecast
Ohrid, Macedonia

December in Ohrid concludes the year with winter's arrival. The mercury slides down to record a low of 0°C (32°F), matching the minimum temperature of January. Daylight hours shorten to 9.3 hours, and the city is once again enwrapped in a cold, peaceful environment. Despite the harsher temperatures, December's festive atmosphere makes the city a winter wonderland. The transition is complete, and Ohrid is ready to embrace the new year with the same grace and charm.

Temperature

Ohrid records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a cool 11.6°C (52.9°F) in November to a chilly 7.2°C (45°F). During December, Ohrid sees a mean low-temperature of 0°C (32°F).

Rainfall

In Ohrid, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121 rainfall days, and 662mm (26.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ohrid, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Ohrid, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 16:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 16:18 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.