Weather in October in North Macedonia
Thinking about venturing to North Macedonia this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in North Macedonia in October?
October in North Macedonia generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Mavrovo at 16°C to pleasant in Star Dojran at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Star Dojran and 5°C in Mavrovo.To explore the conditions in North Macedonia in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kavadarci with an average of 51 mm to moderate rainfall in Debar with 95 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Ohrid enjoys close to 210 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a more detailed look at North Macedonia's conditions throughout the year, check out our North Macedonia climate page.
Where to go in North Macedonia in October





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in North Macedonia?
Ohrid
In October Ohrid generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Skopje
In October Skopje generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Bitola
In October Bitola generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Peštani
In October Peštani generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Struga
In October Struga generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Macedonia.
Is October the best time to visit North Macedonia?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Ohrid, October might be a good time to visit North Macedonia.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide 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?
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