North Macedonia weather in August
Planning a journey to North Macedonia this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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. In August, it is summer.
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.
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. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Ohrid typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. 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 a closer look at August's conditions in North Macedonia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at North Macedonia's yearly weather, check out our North Macedonia climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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