Weather & climate · Skopje

Best Time to Visit North Macedonia

June and September

The best time to visit North Macedonia is June and September, when daytime highs in Skopje are around 24–25°C. July to August are also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (30°C by day), January the coldest (-5°C at night), and November the wettest with about 97 mm of rain.

30°C

Warmest: August

-5°C

Coldest nights: January

831 mm

Rain per year

97 mm

Wettest: November

North Macedonia weather by month

Jan3°C-5°C77 mm
Feb5°C-4°C68 mm
Mar10°C-1°C73 mm
Apr15°C4°C66 mm
May20°C9°C76 mm
Jun25°C13°C57 mm
Jul29°C16°C37 mm
Aug30°C16°C39 mm
Sep24°C11°C68 mm
Oct18°C6°C88 mm
Nov11°C1°C97 mm
Dec4°C-4°C85 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	3°C	-5°C	77 mm	89%	74%	Cold
February	5°C	-4°C	68 mm	86%	72%	Cold
March	10°C	-1°C	73 mm	80%	68%	Fair
April	15°C	4°C	66 mm	75%	66%	Fair
May	20°C	9°C	76 mm	72%	64%	Fair
June	25°C	13°C	57 mm	64%	53%	Best time
July	29°C	16°C	37 mm	52%	39%	Good
August	30°C	16°C	39 mm	49%	35%	Good
September	24°C	11°C	68 mm	59%	53%	Best time
October	18°C	6°C	88 mm	71%	57%	Fair
November	11°C	1°C	97 mm	82%	68%	Fair
December	4°C	-4°C	85 mm	88%	76%	Cold

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Skopje (42, 21.43). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in North Macedonia have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit North Macedonia?

June and September. The best time to visit North Macedonia is June and September, when daytime highs in Skopje are around 24–25°C. July to August are also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (30°C by day), January the coldest (-5°C at night), and November the wettest with about 97 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in North Macedonia?

August, with average highs of 30°C in Skopje.

What is the coldest month in North Macedonia?

January, when nights drop to about -5°C and days reach 3°C.

What is the rainiest month in North Macedonia?

November with about 97 mm; July is the driest (37 mm).

When should I avoid visiting North Macedonia?

December is the least comfortable month on average: 4°C by day and 85 mm of rain.

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