When is the best time to visit North Macedonia?
The best time to visit North Macedonia is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
Temperatures peak in July at around 22°C (72°F). October is the wettest month, with about 59 mm of rain. Outside May–October the numbers move but the year has no single wet or dry season.
North Macedonia weather by month
TemperatureRainfall
Average temperature and rainfall, month by month
Every figure below is a 1991–2020 climate normal for North Macedonia, in °C and °F. Open a month for what to expect and what to pack.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / 33°F | 32 mm |
| February | 3°C / 37°F | 36 mm |
| March | 6°C / 43°F | 39 mm |
| April | 11°C / 51°F | 49 mm |
| May | 16°C / 60°F | 53 mm |
| June | 20°C / 69°F | 43 mm |
| July | 22°C / 72°F | 34 mm |
| August | 22°C / 72°F | 43 mm |
| September | 18°C / 64°F | 45 mm |
| October | 13°C / 56°F | 59 mm |
| November | 7°C / 45°F | 52 mm |
| December | 2°C / 36°F | 48 mm |
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FAQs about North Macedonia weather
Climate averages for North Macedonia, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit North Macedonia is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 22°C.
October is the wettest month, with about 59 mm of rain.
January is the coolest month, averaging 0°C (33°F) against 22°C (72°F) in July.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what each month is usually like, which is what you want when booking ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
