Weather in December in North Macedonia
Are you planning a trip a to North Macedonia in December 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 December?
December in North Macedonia generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Macedonia, check out the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The city Ohrid usually sees around 90 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our North Macedonia climate page.
Where to go in North Macedonia in December
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Select a Month of Interest
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 December for the 5 most popular destinations in North Macedonia?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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