Skopje, North Macedonia Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Skopje
Seasons are the whole story in Skopje. The gap between an average July and an average January is 25°C - hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters - which in practice means 90°F (32°C) afternoons at one end of the calendar and 42°F (6°C) at the other.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 42°F (6°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 105°F (40°C) high · -11°F (-24°C) low
- Wettest month: November (8 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: Mediterranean
- Annual swing: 25°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Snow: about 7 days a year
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
- Average humidity: 63%
Temperatures through the year
July is the warm end of the year, averaging 90°F (32°C) by day and 67°F (20°C) overnight. January bottoms out at 42°F (6°C) in daylight, 28°F (-2°C) after dark. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 105°F (40°C) and bottoms at -11°F (-24°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records. Days and nights are about 10°C apart on average - wider than roughly 76% of the cities we track.
Rain, sun and snow
Average lows drop to freezing in one month of the year, January. Between the average July and the average January lie 25°C, a wider spread than roughly 81% of the cities we track. November is the wettest month at 2.6 inches (66 mm) over 8 days; August is the driest.
How Skopje compares
- Skopje sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 57°F (14°C) as an annual average, 21.5 inches (545 mm) of precipitation and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 28° | 8 | 2.4 in | 6.4 h/day | 9.4 h | 27% | 74% |
| February | 50° | 34° | 7 | 1.5 in | 7.6 h/day | 10.5 h | 25% | 70% |
| March | 56° | 38° | 10 | 2.4 in | 8.4 h/day | 11.8 h | 32% | 65% |
| April | 66° | 46° | 8 | 1.7 in | 10.4 h/day | 13.3 h | 28% | 59% |
| May | 74° | 54° | 10 | 2.2 in | 11.4 h/day | 14.5 h | 32% | 61% |
| June | 84° | 63° | 7 | 1.6 in | 13.2 h/day | 15.2 h | 23% | 57% |
| July | 90° | 67° | 4 | 0.8 in | 13.6 h/day | 14.9 h | 13% | 49% |
| August | 90° | 67° | 4 | 0.8 in | 12.5 h/day | 13.9 h | 13% | 49% |
| September | 79° | 59° | 6 | 1.5 in | 10.4 h/day | 12.4 h | 20% | 56% |
| October | 67° | 50° | 6 | 1.8 in | 8.6 h/day | 11.0 h | 20% | 66% |
| November | 55° | 40° | 8 | 2.6 in | 6.8 h/day | 9.7 h | 28% | 76% |
| December | 46° | 33° | 7 | 2.0 in | 6.2 h/day | 9.1 h | 24% | 77% |
Skopje month by month
Average high and low for each month, with the bar showing where it sits in Skopje's year (left is the coldest night, right is the warmest afternoon).
January
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 6.4 h
- Daylight
- 9.4 h
- Snow
- 2 days
February
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 7.6 h
- Daylight
- 10.5 h
- Snow
- 1 day
March
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 8.4 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
- Snow
- 2 days
April
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 10.4 h
- Daylight
- 13.3 h
May
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 11.4 h
- Daylight
- 14.5 h
June
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 13.2 h
- Daylight
- 15.2 h
July
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 13.6 h
- Daylight
- 14.9 h
August
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 12.5 h
- Daylight
- 13.9 h
September
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 10.4 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 8.6 h
- Daylight
- 11.0 h
November
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 6.8 h
- Daylight
- 9.7 h
December
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 6.2 h
- Daylight
- 9.1 h
Warmer places to go, by month: January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Seasons in Skopje
Spring (March through May)
Spring is mild here - highs near 66°F (19°C), nights near 46°F (8°C), and expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.1 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Skopje sits firmly in the heat: 88°F (31°C) by day, 66°F (19°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 15 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 13.1 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Skopje is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 67°F (20°C) and nights around 50°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter runs cold here - highs near 46°F (8°C), nights near 31°F (0°C), and expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season, plus about 4 snowy days.
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Best time to visit Skopje
April to June and September to October is the sweet spot for Skopje - the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Expect 74°F (23°C) in the afternoon and around 8 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
Pack for Skopje with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection, a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and rain gear if you travel around November. July nights average 67°F (20°C), so evenings rarely match the afternoons.
Skopje temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need the precipitation in other units? The mm-to-inches rainfall converter handles it.