North Macedonia · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Skopje are May, September and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Skopje sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 31°C, and its coolest in January (around 7°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 526mm — December is typically the wettest month (~60mm) and August the driest (~31mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / -2°C | 33mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 9° / -1°C | 34mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 14° / 3°C | 38mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 19° / 7°C | 46mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 24° / 12°C | 49mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 28° / 16°C | 49mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 31° / 18°C | 37mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 31° / 18°C | 31mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 26° / 14°C | 39mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 19° / 9°C | 53mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 12° / 3°C | 58mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 7° / -1°C | 60mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Skopje is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (44°F) and nighttime lows near -2°C (28°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Skopje is chilly, with average daytime highs around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (31°F). Expect roughly 34mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Skopje is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 38mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Skopje is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 46mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Skopje is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 49mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Skopje is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (60°F). Expect roughly 49mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Skopje is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 37mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Skopje is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 31mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Skopje is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 39mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Skopje is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (67°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 53mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Skopje is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 58mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Skopje is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (31°F). Expect roughly 60mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf