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Best time to go to Skopje

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Skopje.
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When is the best time to visit Skopje?

In general the best time to visit Skopje is probably August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
  • The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +90°F in August and it has 16 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Skopje in different months

This is the average weather in Skopje for each month based on historic data:

In August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 16 sunny days in August and the temperature ranges from +64°F to +90°F.

March, April, May, June, July, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +88°F during July.

In January, February, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 37 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 67 mm in November.

Climate in Skopje

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Skopje for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+68°F+73°F+81°F+91°F+99°F+104°F+109°F+106°F+99°F+91°F+79°F+70°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+45°F+50°F+57°F+66°F+75°F+84°F+88°F+90°F+81°F+70°F+57°F+46°F
Minimum Temperature
-8°F+1°F+7°F+10°F+36°F+39°F+52°F+52°F+37°F+30°F+3°F0°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
817466646661555562738183
Rain, mm
394161789067514747606752
Snow, mm
151041000000412
Average wind speed, m/s
011111111000
Sunny Days
6897791516141175
Cloud Days
138643322481113
Rainy Days
8914181612991011119
Snowy Days
431000000013

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Skopje during the whole year:
The hottest month in Skopje is August with average maximum temperature going up to +90°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +30°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Skopje looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Skopje is December with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 55%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Skopje during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 16 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 47 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 16 rainy days and 90 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Skopje during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 4 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Skopje:

What is the hottest month in Skopje?

The hottest month in Skopje is August with average maximum temperature of +90°F.

What is the coldest month in Skopje?

The coldest month in Skopje is January with minimum temperatures of +30°F.

Is Skopje worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Skopje could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Skopje?

if you're looking to visit Skopje when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, April, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 39 mm of rain.

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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.