When is the best time to go to Skopje
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Skopje, Macedonia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Skopje
Skopje weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Skopje are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 47mm | 2.4hrs | 10.5hrs |
Cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Skopje during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Skopje for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Skopje and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Skopje with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 44mm | 3.6hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Skopje is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Skopje for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Skopje and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Skopje with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 49mm | 4.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Skopje is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Skopje.
March is in the spring in Skopje and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Skopje with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 52mm | 6hrs | 14.3hrs |
Skopje's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Skopje.
April is in the spring in Skopje and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Skopje with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 68mm | 7.6hrs | 15.5hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Skopje and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Skopje.
May is in the spring in Skopje and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Skopje with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 59mm | 8.8hrs | 10.5hrs |
The climate in Skopje during June can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Skopje, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Skopje and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Skopje with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 46mm | 10.1hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Skopje is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Skopje, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Skopje and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Skopje with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 40mm | 9.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Skopje is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Skopje, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Skopje and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Skopje with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 46mm | 7.7hrs | 14.3hrs |
Skopje's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Skopje, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Skopje and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Skopje with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 51mm | 5.8hrs | 15.5hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Skopje and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Skopje.
October is in the fall / autumn in Skopje and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Skopje with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 68mm | 3.8hrs | 10.5hrs |
November in Skopje is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Skopje for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Skopje and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Skopje with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 60mm | 2.5hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Skopje is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Skopje for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Skopje and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Skopje with around 60mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Skopje weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 27°C 80.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 40mm 1.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 9.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 2.7°C 36.9°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 68mm 2.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 25°C 77°F |
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