Skopje Climate by Month
Skopje has a borderline humid subtropical climate and cold semi-arid climate. This means warm dry summers and fairly cool winters.
Average day and night temperature
In Skopje, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August to a chilly 7°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -2°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Skopje receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 591 mm. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, April, sees around 64 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, August, still receives a respectable 30 mm of rainfall.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Skopje, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.7 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Skopje.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Skopje in North Macedonia
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 64 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 30 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 318 hours of sunshine.
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