Weather in March in North Macedonia
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 is the weather like 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 to mild in Star Dojran at 15°C. At night it cools down to 5°C in Star Dojran and -2°C 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 to high rainfall in Debar with 106 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 160 hours of sunlight anticipated in Ohrid. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our North Macedonia climate page.
Where to go in North Macedonia in March
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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 March for the 5 most popular destinations in North Macedonia?
Ohrid
In March Ohrid generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Skopje
In March Skopje generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Bitola
In March Bitola generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Peštani
In March Peštani generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Struga
In March Struga generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly 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 March the best 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.
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.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.