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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Skopje Climate

Skopje is a city in North Macedonia (F6) with a population of about 474,889. Its average annual temperature is 12°C (54°F), with roughly 511 mm of rain per year.

12°C

Avg Temp

511

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


Skopje Climate

Skopje has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F) and receives about 511 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

12°C

Avg Temp

511

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Skopje — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January0° / 32°35 mm
February3° / 37°35 mm
March7° / 45°38 mm
April12° / 53°43 mm
May17° / 62°55 mm
June21° / 69°49 mm
July23° / 73°37 mm
August23° / 73°32 mm
September18° / 65°36 mm
October13° / 55°48 mm
November6° / 43°55 mm
December2° / 35°48 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Skopje

The most comfortable months to visit Skopje are typically June, August and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -4°C low). May is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Skopje are typically June, August and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Skopje, North Macedonia has an average annual temperature of 12°C and about 511 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.

In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Skopje average about 30°C (86°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.