North Macedonia weather in December
Considering a trip to North Macedonia this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in North Macedonia in December?
December in North Macedonia generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Mavrovo to 10°C in Star Dojran. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Star Dojran and -5°C in Mavrovo.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kavadarci with an average of 59 mm to high snow/rainfall in Debar with 125 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Ohrid. Ohrid experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 90 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Macedonia in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Macedonia climate page.
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Average weather in Ohrid
In December Ohrid generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Skopje
In December Skopje generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bitola
In December Bitola generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Peštani
In December Peštani generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Struga
In December Struga generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Macedonia.
Is December the best time to visit North Macedonia?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to North Macedonia with often poor weather in Ohrid.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Ohrid. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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