North Macedonia

North Macedonia Weather in March

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

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Ohrid Skopje Bitola Star Dojran

Are you planning a trip a to North Macedonia in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in North Macedonia in March

March in North Macedonia generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Mavrovo at 9°C (48°F) to mild in Star Dojran at 15°C (59°F). At night it cools down to 5°C (41°F) in Star Dojran and -2°C (28°F) in Mavrovo.

To explore the conditions in North Macedonia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Negotino with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to high rainfall in Debar with 106 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Ohrid receives about 160 hours of sunlight in March, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in North Macedonia in March

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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 March for some of the most popular destinations in North Macedonia?

Temperature range in North Macedonia (March)

Precipitation variation in North Macedonia (March)

Ohrid

In March Ohrid generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
160 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Ohrid →

Skopje

In March Skopje generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
114 hours
163 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Skopje →

Bitola

In March Bitola generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
160 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bitola →

Peštani

In March Peštani generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
160 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Peštani →

Struga

In March Struga generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
160 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Struga →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ohrid 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Skopje 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Bitola 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Star Dojran 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Gevgelija 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Mavrovo 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

North Macedonia weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North Macedonia in March?

North Macedonia typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Ohrid average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in North Macedonia in March?

In Ohrid, the average daytime high in March is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

Does North Macedonia get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in North Macedonia. Ohrid averages only about 86 mm (3.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit North Macedonia?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to North Macedonia with often poor weather in Ohrid.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Ohrid. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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