When to go · Stobi
Stobi in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Sep). Across North Macedonia: Busiest month at the lake with diaspora and regional visitors; Ilinden holiday on 2 August.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- High
- North Macedonia overall
- Prices
- High
- North Macedonia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Sep). Across North Macedonia: Busiest month at the lake with diaspora and regional visitors; Ilinden holiday on 2 August.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside Stobi's best window: Sep.
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Sep). Across North Macedonia: Autumn colour in Mavrovo and Pelister; wine festivals; Ohrid calm and cheaper.
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Sep). Across North Macedonia: Spring green, mild in Skopje; Orthodox Easter often falls here and fills family homes and churches.
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Sep). Across North Macedonia: One of the best months: warm days, blossom, hiking starts, Ohrid restaurants reopening.
Weather in August
- StobiHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · North Macedonia overall
- High
- Prices · North Macedonia overall
- High
North Macedonia overall: Busiest month at the lake with diaspora and regional visitors; Ilinden holiday on 2 August.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Stobi, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Mixed
Sep: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Sep: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Aug: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Sep: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 4 (better)
Sep: 6
Crowds
Aug: High
Sep: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Sep: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Sep: 0
August: Outside the best window (Sep). Across North Macedonia: Busiest month at the lake with diaspora and regional visitors; Ilinden holiday on 2 August.
September: Inside Stobi's best window: Sep.
Stobi: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen