North Macedonia

North Macedonia Weather in October

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

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Ohrid Skopje Bitola Star Dojran

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 to Expect 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 (61°F) to pleasant in Star Dojran at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Star Dojran and 5°C (41°F) 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 (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Debar with 95 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Ohrid sees close to 210 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in North Macedonia in October

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

Temperature range in North Macedonia (October)

Precipitation variation in North Macedonia (October)

Ohrid

In October Ohrid generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
210 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Ohrid →

Skopje

In October Skopje generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
185 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Skopje →

Bitola

In October Bitola generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
210 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Bitola →

Peštani

In October Peštani generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
210 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
77 mm (3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Peštani →

Struga

In October Struga generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
210 hours
100 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Struga →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ohrid 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Skopje 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Bitola 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Star Dojran 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Gevgelija 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Mavrovo 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 77 mm (3 in)

North Macedonia weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North Macedonia in October?

October in North Macedonia brings tolerable weather. In Ohrid, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in North Macedonia in October?

In Ohrid, the average daytime high in October is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

Does North Macedonia get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in North Macedonia during October, with Ohrid averaging close to 75 mm (3 in).

Is October a Good 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.

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