Skopje Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Skopje, North Macedonia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Skopje varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 318 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 81 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2327 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Skopje. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 71% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 21%.

Skopje vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Skopje enjoys an average of 2327 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Skopje

April, Skopje’s wettest month, receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Skopje Precipitation page.