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North Macedonia Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in North Macedonia in February.

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Planning a journey to North Macedonia this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in North Macedonia in February

February in North Macedonia generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Mavrovo to 11°C (52°F) in Star Dojran. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Star Dojran and -6°C (21°F) in Mavrovo.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Negotino with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) to high snow/rainfall in Debar with 111 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Ohrid gets around 105 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore North Macedonia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in North Macedonia - and find the best time to visit. (based on Ohrid)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April15°C (59°F) May19°C (66°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September22°C (72°F) October17°C (63°F) November11°C (52°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North Macedonia in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across North Macedonia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in North Macedonia

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in North Macedonia?

Temperature range in North Macedonia (February)

Precipitation variation in North Macedonia (February)

Ohrid

In February Ohrid generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
105 hours
160 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Ohrid →

Skopje

In February Skopje generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
84 hours
114 hours
163 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
51 mm (2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Skopje →

Bitola

In February Bitola generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
105 hours
160 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Bitola →

Peštani

In February Peštani generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
105 hours
160 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Peštani →

Struga

In February Struga generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
105 hours
160 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Struga →

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In our records: North Macedonia February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in North Macedonia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest February day in North Macedonia brought 299 mm (12 in) in Skopje on February 10, 2009.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in North Macedonia in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ohrid 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Skopje 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Bitola 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Star Dojran 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Gevgelija 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Mavrovo 5°C (41°F) -6°C (21°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

North Macedonia weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North Macedonia in February?

In February, North Macedonia generally has less favorable weather conditions. Ohrid sees daytime temperatures near 6°C (43°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in North Macedonia in February?

In Ohrid, the average daytime high in February is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -2°C (28°F).

Does North Macedonia get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Not particularly. Ohrid averages just 86 mm (3.4 in) of snow/rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for North Macedonia.

Is February a Good Time to Visit North Macedonia?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit North Macedonia due to the typically less favorable weather in Ohrid.

On average, the best time to visit North Macedonia is in June, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Ohrid. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be less favorable.

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