Skopje weather in October (North Macedonia)

Is Skopje a good destination in October, weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Skopje is usually perfect in October, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Skopje in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 8 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 185 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October 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 October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 185 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 44%  

Where to go in North Macedonia in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to North Macedonia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in North Macedonia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.