Skopje weather in December (North Macedonia)

What can you expect from the weather in Skopje during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Skopje generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C.

Skopje in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 81 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Skopje. May, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Skopje climate page with graphs.

 

Skopje, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 85%  

Sunshine 81 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 21%  

Where to go in North Macedonia in December

Find out more about the weather in North Macedonia in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Skopje in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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