Skopje weather in January (North Macedonia)

Wondering what the weather is like in Skopje during January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, Skopje typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 7°C. At night, they generally drop to -2°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Skopje in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 84 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January 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 January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 83%  

Sunshine 84 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 22%  

Where to go in North Macedonia in January

Find out more about the weather in North Macedonia and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Skopje.

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