North Macedonia

North Macedonia Weather in May

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

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Ohrid Skopje Bitola Star Dojran

Planning a journey to North Macedonia this May 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 May

May in North Macedonia generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Mavrovo at 18°C (64°F) to warm in Star Dojran at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Star Dojran and 7°C (45°F) in Mavrovo.

For a closer look at conditions across North Macedonia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Negotino with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to high rainfall in Tetovo with 120 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Ohrid sees close to 250 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in North Macedonia in May

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

Temperature range in North Macedonia (May)

Precipitation variation in North Macedonia (May)

Ohrid

In May Ohrid generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
250 hours
300 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Ohrid →

Skopje

In May Skopje generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
25°C (77°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
244 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Skopje →

Bitola

In May Bitola generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
250 hours
300 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bitola →

Peštani

In May Peštani generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
250 hours
300 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Peštani →

Struga

In May Struga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
250 hours
300 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Struga →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ohrid 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Skopje 25°C (77°F) 11°C (52°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Bitola 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Star Dojran 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Gevgelija 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Mavrovo 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 101 mm (4 in)

North Macedonia weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North Macedonia in May?

In May, North Macedonia generally has pleasant weather conditions. Ohrid sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in North Macedonia in May?

Ohrid averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does North Macedonia get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Ohrid averages just 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for North Macedonia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit North Macedonia?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Ohrid, May might be a good time to visit North Macedonia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

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