What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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.
- Average yearly temperature: 18°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 786 mm per year, averaging 66 mm per month
- Snowfall: 119 cm per year
- Driest months: 33 mm in July, 36 mm in August and 53 mm in April
- Wettest months: 107 mm in November, 87 mm in October and 81 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in North Macedonia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in North Macedonia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in North Macedonia
This graph shows how much rainfall North Macedonia gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in North Macedonia
This graph shows how much snow North Macedonia gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in North Macedonia
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in North Macedonia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in North Macedonia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in North Macedonia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in North Macedonia over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in North Macedonia
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in North Macedonia over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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.
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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!— This text is automatically translated to English
The temperature fluctuated between 0 and 10 degrees. Ideal for sightseeing, but not for sunbathing or skiing.— This text is automatically translated to English
Ideal for winter hiking. There was occasional snow, which is not ideal for winter hiking.— This text is automatically translated to English
February 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.— This text is automatically translated to English
The 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.— This text is automatically translated to English
Warm 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!— This text is automatically translated to English
Ideal for exploring culture and nature and enjoying the lakes!— This text is automatically translated to English
Although the temperature was cool, it was bearable.— This text is automatically translated to English
How 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.— This text is automatically translated to English
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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.
