North Macedonia weather in May
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 is the weather like 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.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Mavrovo at 18°C to warm in Star Dojran at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Star Dojran and 7°C in Mavrovo.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Negotino with an average of 51 mm to high rainfall in Tetovo with 120 mm. Meanwhile, Ohrid enjoys approximately 250 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in North Macedonia for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our North Macedonia climate page.
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Average weather in Ohrid
In May Ohrid generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Skopje
In May Skopje generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Bitola
In May Bitola generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Peštani
In May Peštani generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Struga
In May Struga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best 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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