The territory of Macedonia is divided by mountains into two parts. That is why there are two types of climate in Macedonia: temperate in the north and subtropical on the south. Except the mountainous areas, it's hot there in summer both in the south and north parts of Macedonia. Winter weather differs much: it is cold and snowy in the north and it is soft and warm enough in the south.

The average amount of precipitation per year is about 700 mm and the main part of them is in the north of the country. While there is absence of precipitations in the south, in north snowfalls can be heavy in winter, which can cause travel delays.

 

Seasons

 

Contents:

• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter

Spring in North Macedonia

March brings warm spring weather to Macedonia after long and wet winter. The temperature in Skopje is about 20 °C (68 °F). In other south regions, such as Bitola and Ohrid, it is a little bit cooler – from 15 °C to 18 °C (60 to 64°F). In April it’s not very hot yet – the temperature is about 22 °C (72 °F) during daytime and at night it's still cool –nearly 5 °C (41 °F). In the south-western areas of the country, it is traditionally cooler in April 15 °C (59 °F).

In mountainous areas Spring begins later – at the end of March. Heavy snowfall are rare but still could be observed. Warm weather comes here in April and spring lasts until June.

Climate of the Spring Months

March Max average t°: +13 °C (56 °F) Min average t°: +3 °C (37 °F) Sundial in the day: 8 hours Rainy days: 3 days Precipitation: 37 mm (1.5")

April Max average t°: +18 °C (64 °F) Min average t°: +6 °C (43 °F) Sundial in the day: 10 hours Rainy days: 3 days Precipitation: 46 mm (1.8")

May Max average t°: +23 °C (73 °F) Min average t°: +10.5 °C (51 °F) Sundial in the day 11 hours Rainy days: 5 days Precipitation: 67 mm (2.6")

(Skopje)

Spring Holidays

9 Apr   Orthodox Easter Monday

1 May   Labour Day
24 May   St Cyril and St Methodius Day

Summer in North Macedonia

Macedonia is popular destination for European tourists in June. It is warm soft month for whole territory of the country. Even in hot Skopje it is nearly 25.5 °C (78 °F). Temperature of the air is really very high in July. In nearest to the capital of Macedonia areas it is about 30 °C (86 °F). Lack of precipitations and dry got air makes natives and tourists move to the mountainous areas and to the lakes where air is a little bit cooler.

The weather is the same in August. Hot and dry weather will stand in plains until the end of September. Sunny days are still here and there in no chance to face heavy rain or stormy weather.

 

Climate of the Summer Months

 

June Max average t°: +27 °C (81 °F) Min average t°: +14 °C (57 °F) Sundial in the day: 13 hours Rainy days: 4 days Precipitation: 53 mm (2.1")

July Max average t°: +30 °C (86 °F) Min average t°: +15 °C (60 °F) Sundial in the day: 13 hours Rainy days: 3 days Precipitation: 40 mm (1.6")

August Max average t°: +30 °C (86 °F) Min average t°: +15 °C (59 °F) Sundial in the day: 12 hours Rainy days: 1 days Precipitation: 23 mm (0.9")

(Skopje)

Summer Holidays

15 Jun   Ramazan Bajram

2 Aug    Ilinden Day

Autumn in North Macedonia

It is still hot enough in Macedonian plains during the whole September but the nights are cooler. Night time temperature is about 10 °C (50 °F). In the mountainous areas it is still warm bat it gets colder and the fall is about to begin at the end of September.

October is the month when Macedonian fall begins. It's getting cool and it's damp in the evenings. During the daytime the temperature does not rise above 19 °C (67 °F). In Ohrid the season of rains is about to begin.  The fall in plains actually begins in November. It is still warm enough and rains could be observed. Tops of mountains are already covered with snow. In the south season of rains begins.

 

Climate of the Autumn Months

 

September Max average t°: +26 °C (79 °F) Min average t°: +12 °C (54 °F) Sundial in the day: 10 hours Rainy days: 3 days Precipitation: 42 mm (1.7")

October Max average t°: +19 °C (67 °F) Min average t°: +8 °C (46 °F) Sundial in the day: 8 hours Rainy days: 2 days Precipitation: 31 mm (1.2")

November Max average t°: +11 °C (52 °F) Min average t°:+3 °C (38 °F) Sundial in the day: 7 hours Rainy days: 3 days Precipitation: 51 mm (2.0")

(Skopje)

Autumn Holidays

8 Sep     Independence Day

11 Oct   Revolution Day
23 Oct   Day of the Macedonian Revolution

Winter in North Macedonia

While in Skopje temperature stands about 8 °C (46 °F) in December in the north areas of the country ski season begins. There are already heavy layers of snow at Mavrovo, Krushevo and Bitola. Wet and cool - those are the main specifics of the Macedonian January. In the capital of Macedonia it is about -3 °C (27 °F) and temperature level degrease on a sunny days to 37°F. There is no snow on the plains, but the ski resorts actively welcome tourists. February with typical snowfalls is the last month of ski season in north of the Republic, while at Skopje spring already begins. It is rainy and warm here with temperatures about 5 °C (41 °F).

Climate of the Winter Months

December Max average t°: +6 °C (42 °F) Min average t°: -1 °C (30 °F) Sundial in the day: 7 hours Snowy days: 2 days Precipitation: 29 mm (1.1")

January Max average t°: +4 °C (40 °F) Min average t°:-3 °C (27 °F) Sundial in the day: 6 hours Snowy days: 3 days Precipitation: 36 mm (1.4")

February Max average t°:+8 °C (46 °F) Min average t°: -1 °C (30 °F) Sundial in the day: 6,5 hours Snowy days: 2 days Precipitation: 34 mm (1.3")

(Skopje)

Winter Holidays

8 Dec   Saint Clement of Ohrid Day.

1 Jan   New Year's Day
7 Jan   Orthodox Christmas Day
8 Jan   Orthodox Christmas Holiday