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Weather in August in North Macedonia

Are you planning a trip a to North Macedonia in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in North Macedonia in August?

August in North Macedonia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Mavrovo at 26°C to very warm in Star Dojran at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Star Dojran and 12°C in Mavrovo. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in North Macedonia. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in North Macedonia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Negotino with an average of 25 mm to moderate rainfall in Tetovo with 69 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Ohrid, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 330 hours of sunshine in Ohrid. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our North Macedonia climate page.

Where to go in North Macedonia in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the North Macedonia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit North Macedonia, check out our North Macedonia's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in North Macedonia?

Ohrid

In August Ohrid generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Ohrid
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<<   July July
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27°C 
15°C 
350 hours 
38 mm 
7 days 
27°C 
16°C 
330 hours 
35 mm 
7 days 
22°C 
12°C 
270 hours 
64 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Ohrid

Skopje

In August Skopje generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Skopje
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<<   July July
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32°C 
17°C 
318 hours 
30 mm 
7 days 
33°C 
17°C 
306 hours 
30 mm 
6 days 
27°C 
13°C 
246 hours 
38 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Skopje

Bitola

In August Bitola generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Bitola
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<<   July July
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29°C 
16°C 
350 hours 
38 mm 
7 days 
29°C 
16°C 
330 hours 
34 mm 
7 days 
24°C 
12°C 
270 hours 
50 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Bitola

Peštani

In August Peštani generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Peštani
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<<   July July
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26°C 
15°C 
350 hours 
39 mm 
7 days 
27°C 
16°C 
330 hours 
36 mm 
7 days 
22°C 
12°C 
270 hours 
66 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Peštani

Struga

In August Struga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Struga
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<<   July July
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27°C 
15°C 
350 hours 
43 mm 
7 days 
27°C 
16°C 
330 hours 
37 mm 
7 days 
22°C 
12°C 
270 hours 
71 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Struga

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Macedonia.

Is August the best time to visit North Macedonia?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit North Macedonia with overall perfect weather in Ohrid.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Ohrid. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in North Macedonia.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to North Macedonia? Get detailed 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.