Skopje Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Skopje, North Macedonia. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Skopje experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 591 mm (23 in) yearly. However, this average masks significant seasonal variation, including a distinct dry season during certain months that are clearly visible in our monthly breakdown below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, April, sees around 64 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, August, still receives a respectable 30 mm (1.2 in) of rainfall.

April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). The city receives 199 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Skopje Temperature page.

Skopje's average annual precipitation is 591 mm (23 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Skopje's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Skopje Climate page.