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Skopje in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Skopje in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Skopje in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Skopje in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +45°F and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 rainy days with an average precipitation of 39 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Skopje;

Average weather

☀️
+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
-8°F
Min.
+68°F
Max.
39 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Skopje has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Skopje in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Skopje for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +50°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +64°F during the day and a minimum of +25°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +45°F.

Is Skopje warm or cold in January?

Skopje is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +46°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +34°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Skopje, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Skopje in January

Skopje weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+46°F+45°F+50°F
Min. temperature
0°F-8°F+1°F
Max. temperature
+70°F+68°F+73°F
Rainfall
52 mm39 mm41 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
83%81%74%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1019 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
568
Cloudy days
13138
Rainy days
989
Snowy days
343

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +46°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +45°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 52 mm to 39 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 0 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 5 to 6.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Skopje in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Skopje is gradually increasing during January, going from 0 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Skopje based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 42%, leading to total precipitation of around 108 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Skopje wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 90 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 39 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Skopje based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 0%, for a monthly total of around 1 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Skopje.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Skopje?

This is the weather in Skopje in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+56°F
2 January
🌫️
+59°F
3 January
🌫️
+61°F
4 January
🌫️
+52°F
5 January
☁️
+55°F
6 January
☀️
+56°F
7 January
☀️
+53°F
8 January
☀️
+56°F
9 January
☁️
+52°F
10 January
🌧️
+52°F
11 January
☁️
+45°F
12 January
☁️
+45°F
13 January
☁️
+50°F
14 January
☀️
+46°F
15 January
☀️
+49°F
16 January
☁️
+49°F
17 January
🌧️
+56°F
18 January
🌧️
+65°F
19 January
🌧️
+61°F
20 January
🌧️
+53°F
21 January
🌧️
+46°F
22 January
🌫️
+55°F
23 January
🌧️
+51°F
24 January
🌧️
+48°F
25 January
🌧️
+44°F
26 January
🌧️
+40°F
27 January
☁️
+39°F
28 January
☁️
+41°F
29 January
☁️
+39°F
30 January
☁️
+38°F
31 January
☁️
+44°F
In January 2023 Skopje had 5 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Skopje climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Skopje in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+64°F) and the highest in 2007 (+70°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 475 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 1010 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Skopje in January:

Is January a good time to visit Skopje?

It’s always a good time to visit Skopje, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Skopje in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Skopje rainy in January?

Skopje is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Skopje in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Skopje in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Macedonia

Check out the weather for other cities in Macedonia.

Monthly weather in Skopje

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Skopje, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.