Climate Insights for Bitola

North Macedonia

Hottest
July
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
January
-3°C low27°F low
Wettest
May
104 mm rain4.1 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bitola is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 819 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bitola receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bitola is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 127cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Bitola is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 32.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Bitola receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bitola is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 27°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 50in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 1°Min: -3°FebMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: -1°MarMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 1°AprMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 4°MayMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°JunMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°JulMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 16°AugMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°SepMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°OctMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 8°NovMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°DecMax: 7°Average: 3°Min: 0°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 41°FAverage: 34°FMin: 27°FFebMax: 47°FAverage: 39°FMin: 31°FMarMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 34°FAprMax: 61°FAverage: 50°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 72°FMin: 61°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 64°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 53°FAverage: 45°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 44°FAverage: 38°FMin: 32°F
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Temperatures in Bitola vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Bitola vary considerably across the year, with a 57°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 27°F and the daily average is 34°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 38mmFebPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 22mmMarPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 21mmAprPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 9mmMayPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 15mmDecPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 21mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 15inFebPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 9inMarPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 8inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 6inDecPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 8in
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Bitola is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 819 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 104 mm of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 41 mm. That's 63 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 127cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 38cm.Bitola is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.6 in. That's 2.5 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 50in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 15in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Bitola is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Bitola is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan1°34°F
Feb4°39°F
Mar6°43°F
Apr10°50°F
May14°57°F
Jun19°67°F
Jul22°72°F
Aug22°71°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct12°54°F
Nov7°45°F
Dec3°38°F

The best time to visit Bitola is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 53 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Bitola is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.1 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 27°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bitola based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bitola based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-3 °C27 °F
5 °C41 °F
6 km/h4 mph
79 mm3.1 in
38 cm15 in
Feb
-1 °C31 °F
9 °C47 °F
6 km/h4 mph
52 mm2 in
22 cm9 in
Mar
1 °C34 °F
11 °C53 °F
6 km/h4 mph
81 mm3.2 in
21 cm8 in
Apr
4 °C40 °F
16 °C61 °F
6 km/h4 mph
69 mm2.7 in
9 cm3 in
May
8 °C47 °F
20 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C56 °F
25 °C78 °F
6 km/h4 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C61 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C61 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h3 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
23 °C74 °F
6 km/h4 mph
47 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
18 °C64 °F
5 km/h3 mph
53 mm2.1 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
3 °C38 °F
12 °C53 °F
6 km/h3 mph
97 mm3.8 in
15 cm6 in
Dec
0 °C32 °F
7 °C44 °F
6 km/h4 mph
73 mm2.9 in
21 cm8 in