When to go · Skopje
Skopje, month by month
The best months for Skopje: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedCold; smog on still days.Skopje and the Vardar valley, North Macedonia: coolCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryMixedCold and grey; smog.Skopje and the Vardar valley, North Macedonia: coolCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodMild and changeable.Skopje and the Vardar valley, North Macedonia: fineCrowds: Low
- AprilGreatWarm; good for walking. Orthodox Easter some years.Skopje and the Vardar valley, North Macedonia: best weatherCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatWarm and green.Skopje and the Vardar valley, North Macedonia: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneMixedHot; walk early.Skopje and the Vardar valley, North Macedonia: best weatherCrowds: Medium
- JulyAvoidVery hot, often above 35°C.Skopje and the Vardar valley, North Macedonia: hotCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidVery hot; Aug 2 is a public holiday.Skopje and the Vardar valley, North Macedonia: hotCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatWarm; Sep 8 is Independence Day.Skopje and the Vardar valley, North Macedonia: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatBest month for walking.Skopje and the Vardar valley, North Macedonia: best weatherCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberMixedCool; smog starts.Skopje and the Vardar valley, North Macedonia: fineCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedCold; smog; Christmas is Jan 7 for Orthodox families.Skopje and the Vardar valley, North Macedonia: coolCrowds: Low