The climate of North Macedonia
The current climate in North Macedonia features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for North Macedonia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in North Macedonia in recent years was 36°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in January 2017.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, North Macedonia gets 786 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 119 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in North Macedonia is based on weather data from Ohrid. Other places, like Skopje, Struga or Bitola, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in North Macedonia to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit North Macedonia?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to North Macedonia is May through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit North Macedonia. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of North Macedonia
The climate table of North Macedonia shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 81 | 75 | 64 | 53 | 65 | 58 | 33 | 36 | 61 | 87 | 107 | 66 |
| Snow (cm) | 42 | 44 | 14 | 5,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 5,4 | 7,9 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in North Macedonia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in North Macedonia
Yearly Temperature in North Macedonia
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in North Macedonia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in North Macedonia
Total Yearly Precipitation in North Macedonia
Average Snowfall per Month in North Macedonia
Total Yearly Snowfall in North Macedonia
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in North Macedonia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in North Macedonia
Weather experiences in North Macedonia
The weather in North Macedonia is rated an average of 4,1 out of 5 stars by 9 visitors. Have you been to North Macedonia? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Valentijn
The temperature was perfect, around 25°C, lots of sunshine and no rain. It was not too hot, which made long walks through the beautiful countryside pleasant. Truly a sunny place!
Siem BremmerThe temperature fluctuated between 0 and 10 degrees. Ideal for sightseeing, but not for sunbathing or skiing.
Quinten YangIdeal for winter hiking. There was occasional snow, which is not ideal for winter hiking.
AlecFebruary in northern Macedonia was quite variable, with a mix of cold and warm days. Unfortunately, it is not ideal for sunny vacations or winter sports.
BramThe days were sunny, the temperature was around 20°C during the day and the evenings were slightly cooler. However, it was not always sunny and there were a few rainy days.
LucasWarm but not too hot, lots of sunshine and a pleasant spring breeze. Ideal for active vacations and discovering beautiful nature and cities. Ideal spring weather!
ZoeIdeal for exploring culture and nature and enjoying the lakes!
RubenAlthough the temperature was cool, it was bearable.
MarkHow beautiful it was! We toured from Skopje to Lake Ohrid and back. Had hot weather every day, but fine for visiting things and great swimming in the crystal clear lake.
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Average weather in North Macedonia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for North Macedonia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.