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North MacedoniaThe climate of Skopje
The current climate in Skopje features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 17°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 Skopje, North Macedonia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Skopje in recent years was 41°C in July 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in January 2017.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Skopje gets 580 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 45 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of North Macedonia? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Ohrid, Struga, Bitola, or explore other destinations in North Macedonia.
Best time to visit Skopje?
The best time to visit Skopje for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Skopje. 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 Skopje
The climate table of Skopje 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 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 36 | 49 | 55 | 51 | 49 | 57 | 41 | 54 | 44 | 50 | 60 | 34 |
| Snow (cm) | 21 | 9,0 | 7,7 | 2,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,7 | 2,3 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 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 Skopje, 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 Skopje
Yearly Temperature in Skopje
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Skopje, 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 Skopje
Total Yearly Precipitation in Skopje
Average Snowfall per Month in Skopje
Total Yearly Snowfall in Skopje
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Skopje, 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 Skopje
Weather experiences in Skopje
The weather in Skopje is rated an average of 3,7 out of 5 stars by 7 visitors. Have you been to Skopje? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Aimee
There are occasional showers, but generally most days are sunny and slightly breezy. Nice atmosphere for a vacation!
AmyAverage rainfall, but generally sunny and pleasant. Bring an umbrella to be sure, but expect lots of sunshine.
Siem KoopNovember in Skopje is cool and often very cloudy. Moderate showers regularly fall, but rare sunshine still breaks through. Bring warm clothes and an umbrella.
Bjorn van de KlundertDuring the day it was warm, the temperature reached 35°C, but at night it got colder. Since it hardly rained, it was regularly sunny.
Bjorn van de LogtThe temperature was high but not unbearable: between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius. There was a lot of sunshine, making it an ideal time for outdoor activities. It rained occasionally, but mostly at night.
JulianOctober in Skopje was surprisingly pleasant. During the day the temperature was pleasant, around 20 degrees, but at night it got a little colder. Most days were sunny, but some were cloudy. Wear layers!
SennaThere was a moderate but regular snowfall that made everything magical, but the gray skies often made the city dark. Nice weather for winter lovers, but too cold for us.
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Average weather in Skopje by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Skopje. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.