Skopje weather in May (North Macedonia)

How is the weather in Skopje in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Skopje, May is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Skopje in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

With around 244 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time 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 May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 244 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 49%  

Where to go in North Macedonia in May

Find out more about the weather in North Macedonia in May 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 May?

For visitors traveling to Skopje, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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