Are you considering a trip to Skopje in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and about 7 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 16 rainy days and 90 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
90 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Skopje has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Skopje in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Skopje for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +70°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +79°F during the day and a minimum of +48°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +73°F.
Is Skopje warm or cold in May?
Skopje is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +66°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +54°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Skopje:
Climate in Skopje in May
Skopje weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+66°F
+75°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+10°F
+36°F
+39°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+99°F
+104°F
Rainfall
78 mm
90 mm
67 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
64%
66%
61%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
7
7
9
Cloudy days
4
3
3
Rainy days
18
16
12
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +66°F to +75°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 78 mm to 90 mm.Humidity rises from 64% to 66%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Skopje in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Skopje is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Skopje based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 58%, leading to total precipitation of around 49 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Skopje, here is a comparison with other months, 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.
How was the weather last May in Skopje?
This is the weather in Skopje in May 2023:
1 May
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+71°F
2 May
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+67°F
3 May
🌧️
+61°F
4 May
☁️
+64°F
5 May
☀️
+68°F
6 May
☀️
+73°F
7 May
☀️
+78°F
8 May
☁️
+75°F
9 May
🌧️
+61°F
10 May
☁️
+60°F
11 May
🌧️
+58°F
12 May
☁️
+67°F
13 May
☁️
+69°F
14 May
🌧️
+61°F
15 May
☁️
+70°F
16 May
🌧️
+67°F
17 May
☀️
+73°F
18 May
☁️
+63°F
19 May
☀️
+71°F
20 May
☀️
+76°F
21 May
☁️
+71°F
22 May
☁️
+71°F
23 May
☀️
+76°F
24 May
☀️
+77°F
25 May
☁️
+74°F
26 May
☀️
+74°F
27 May
☁️
+74°F
28 May
☁️
+74°F
29 May
☀️
+75°F
30 May
☀️
+76°F
31 May
☁️
+73°F
In May 2023 Skopje had 13 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Skopje climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Skopje in May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Skopje?
May is a really good time to go to Skopje. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Skopje.
Can you sunbathe in Skopje in May?
May is warm in Skopje. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Skopje rainy in May?
Skopje is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Skopje in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Skopje in May, 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.
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.
