A mountain and temperate continental climate, with cool summers and snowy winters. These conditions create the ideal balance for rich, thriving ecosystems.
Climate Characteristics
Within National Park Pelister, the climate is defined by the intersection of continental and mountain patterns. The mountain climate influence is significantly pronounced due to the park’s high-altitude terrain, which exceeds 2,000 meters. Climatic conditions are determined by several key factors: geographical latitude, altitude, the orientation of mountain ridges, vegetation, and more. The western slopes of the mountain, particularly those at lower elevations, are strongly influenced by the proximity of the Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa basins.