When to go · Prilep
Prilep, month by month
The best months for Prilep: May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, no shade on the fortress hike), Dec–Feb (cold, icy trails).4 °C / -4 °C, 9 rain days39 °F / 25 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, no shade on the fortress hike), Dec–Feb (cold, icy trails).7 °C / -3 °C, 8 rain days45 °F / 27 °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 / 0 °C, 9 rain days54 °F / 32 °F, 9 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 / 4 °C, 9 rain days63 °F / 39 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Prilep's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.22 °C / 9 °C, 9 rain days72 °F / 48 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Prilep'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, no shade on the fortress hike), Dec–Feb (cold, icy trails).30 °C / 15 °C, 5 rain days86 °F / 59 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, no shade on the fortress hike), Dec–Feb (cold, icy trails).30 °C / 15 °C, 5 rain days86 °F / 59 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Prilep's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.25 °C / 11 °C, 6 rain days77 °F / 52 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Prilep'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
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, no shade on the fortress hike), Dec–Feb (cold, icy trails).6 °C / -2 °C, 10 rain days43 °F / 28 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low