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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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