The weather in January in North Macedonia

It's cold in January in North Macedonia with an average temperature of 6°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 5°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and -1°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for North Macedonia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 13°C in 2016, North Macedonia reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -9°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -20°C to a highest value of 7°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 81 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 42 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for North Macedonia

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in North Macedonia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  North Macedonia New York
Average temperature 6°C 5°C
Max. temperature 9°C 11°C
Min. temperature -4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 81 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 11 days 12 days
Total snowfall 42 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 16 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in North Macedonia with cold temps, averaging around 7°C during the day and nights around -2°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 7°C, with nights around -2°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in North Macedonia is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about -2°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

Find affordable vacations to North Macedonia

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

Check out the climate of North Macedonia for all months and discover the best travel time

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.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in North Macedonia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in North Macedonia

Temperature in January in North Macedonia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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.

Daily Precipitation in January in North Macedonia

Total precipitation in January in North Macedonia over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in North Macedonia

Snowfall in January in North Macedonia per year

Daily UV index in January in North Macedonia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in North Macedonia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in January in North Macedonia

The weather in January in North Macedonia is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to North Macedonia? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

Write your own review Down
Weather experience:Good StarStarStarStar

Ideal for winter hiking. There was occasional snow, which is not ideal for winter hiking.— This text is automatically translated to English

Have you been to North Macedonia in January?

Share your weather experience in January in North Macedonia.

Your email will not be shown in the review and will not be shared with others.

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.