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Skopje

Skopje · North Macedonia · Ilinden

A capital that rebuilt itself after an earthquake with more statues than seems strictly necessary, an Ottoman old bazaar still trading the old way, and a canyon an hour out for the day you want out of the city.

The best time to visit Skopje is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (69°F). Local time there is 19:40 (UTC+2).

Best time to go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Budget on the ground
$ · budget-friendly
Nearest airport
SKP · Ilinden

Good for

In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High4 to 36°C39 to 97°F Rain0 to 80mm0 to 3.1in

April · high 65°F · rain 2.1in · 13.3h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Ilinden, this page’s gateway

Skopje month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January6°C44°F67mm2.6in9.4h9.4h
February11°C51°F28mm1.1in10.5h10.5h
March14°C57°F44mm1.7in11.8h11.8h
April18°C65°F54mm2.1in13.3h13.3hin the recommended window
May24°C75°F39mm1.5in14.5h14.5hin the recommended window
June29°C84°F39mm1.5in15.2h15.2hin the recommended window
July33°C91°F19mm0.7in14.9h14.9h
August33°C91°F30mm1.2in13.9h13.9h
September27°C81°F24mm0.9in12.4h12.4hin the recommended window
October21°C69°F38mm1.5in11.0h11.0hin the recommended window
November14°C57°F54mm2.1in9.7h9.7h
December8°C47°F49mm1.9in9.1h9.1h

Good to know

Currency
MKD · Macedonian denar
Language
Macedonian, Albanian
Plug
C, F
Driving
on the right

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Skopje?

The best time to visit Skopje is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (69°F).

How warm does Skopje get?

Typical daytime highs in Skopje are Mar–May 19°C (65°F), Jun–Aug 32°C (89°F), Sep–Nov 21°C (69°F), Dec–Feb 8°C (47°F).

Is Skopje expensive?

On the ground, Skopje is budget-friendly.

What sort of trip is Skopje good for?

Skopje is good for old stones and real towns, landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace, eating extremely well.

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