When to go · Bitola
Bitola, month by month
The best months for Bitola: May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, 30 °C+), Jan–Feb (cold, mountain snow).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, 86 °F+), Jan–Feb (cold, mountain snow).4 °C / -3 °C, 8 rain days39 °F / 27 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, 30 °C+), Jan–Feb (cold, mountain snow).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, 86 °F+), Jan–Feb (cold, mountain snow).7 °C / -2 °C, 8 rain days45 °F / 28 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across North Macedonia: Changeable; smog clears, lake still cold. Good for city sightseeing on a budget.12 °C / 1 °C, 8 rain days54 °F / 34 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across North Macedonia: Spring green, mild in Skopje; Orthodox Easter often falls here and fills family homes and churches.17 °C / 5 °C, 8 rain days63 °F / 41 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Bitola's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.22 °C / 9 °C, 8 rain days72 °F / 48 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Bitola's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.27 °C / 12 °C, 7 rain days81 °F / 54 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, 30 °C+), Jan–Feb (cold, mountain snow).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, 86 °F+), Jan–Feb (cold, mountain snow).30 °C / 15 °C, 5 rain days86 °F / 59 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, 30 °C+), Jan–Feb (cold, mountain snow).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, 86 °F+), Jan–Feb (cold, mountain snow).30 °C / 15 °C, 5 rain days86 °F / 59 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Bitola's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.25 °C / 11 °C, 6 rain days77 °F / 52 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Bitola's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.19 °C / 7 °C, 7 rain days66 °F / 45 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across North Macedonia: Rain and fog; many Ohrid places close; smog season begins in Skopje.12 °C / 2 °C, 9 rain days54 °F / 36 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across North Macedonia: Cold; Skopje Christmas lights and New Year concerts on Macedonia Square; ski season opens late in the month.6 °C / -2 °C, 9 rain days43 °F / 28 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low