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Best time to visit Skopje: month by month
Short answer
May, June, September and October are best, with highs of about 19–28°C. July and August are hot (about 32–33°C), and winter is cold (highs of 7–10°C, lows around 0°C), with smog on still days.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7°C | 0°C | 9 | low |
| Feb | 10°C | 0°C | 6 | low |
| Mar | 12°C | 2°C | 7 | low |
| Apr | 17°C | 6°C | 11 | medium |
| May | 24°C | 12°C | 9 | medium |
| Jun | 28°C | 16°C | 7 | medium |
| Jul | 33°C | 19°C | 2 | medium |
| Aug | 32°C | 19°C | 3 | medium |
| Sep | 26°C | 15°C | 5 | medium |
| Oct | 19°C | 9°C | 6 | medium |
| Nov | 13°C | 5°C | 10 | low |
| Dec | 8°C | 1°C | 8 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
About 12°C in March, 17°C in April and 24°C in May, with showers on 7–11 days a month; green and pleasant by May.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and dry, about 28°C in June and 32–33°C in July and August; many residents head to Ohrid. The Skopje Summer Festival runs in July.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (about 26°C) and October (19°C) are ideal, with ajvar-making season and the Skopje Jazz Festival in October; November is cool (13°C).
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold, about 7–10°C by day and 0–1°C at night, with snow on Vodno and smog on still days.
Events worth planning around
- Orthodox Easter (March, April or May)
- Skopje Summer Festival (July)
- Skopje Jazz Festival (October)
When to avoid
Avoid July and August if you dislike heat above 30°C, and the coldest winter weeks if smog bothers you.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Skopje?
May–June and September–October.
Is Skopje too hot in summer?
July and August often reach 32–33°C; mornings and evenings are best for sightseeing.
When is the Skopje Jazz Festival?
In October.