Climate Insights for Skopje

The climate in Skopje is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 599 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 73 mm of rainfall. Skopje 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 -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 65cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Skopje is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 23.6 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 2.9 in of rainfall. Skopje 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 28°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 25in accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Skopje vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Skopje vary considerably across the year, with a 62°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 35°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Skopje is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 599 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 73 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 28 mm. That's 45 mm less than November, 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 65cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 23cm.Skopje is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 23.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 2.9 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.1 in. That's 1.8 in less than November, 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 25in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 9in.

Skopje 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 February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.Skopje 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 February, 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.

The best time to visit Skopje is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 42 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Skopje is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 90°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 28°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Skopje 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 Skopje 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.