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North Macedonia Weather Forecast

North Macedonia weather: 82°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 82°F now🕔 1:49 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September👥 1.8 million

Summary

North Macedonia is a country in Europe. North Macedonia is a country in Europe with its capital at Skopje. It has a population of about 1.8 million. The capital is Skopje.

Right now it is 82°F (28°C) in North Macedonia with clear sky. It feels like 85°F. Today runs from 69°F to 100°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit North Macedonia is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 30°F.

The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 311 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Olympus, Meteora and Old City of Dubrovnik.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 100°F is 8.8°F above the 91°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in North Macedonia today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Active alerts for North Macedonia

⚠️Fri, Aug 21: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 101°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 98°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Weather in North Macedonia right now

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82°F
Clear sky · feels like 85°F
Humidity48%
Wind1 mph ESE
Gusts5 mph
UV index3.9 · Moderate
Cloud cover0%
Pressure987 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 26 mi
Air quality67 · Moderate
Sunrise5:48 AM
Sunset7:26 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 54%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:49 PM, Aug 21 local time.

⚠️Fri, Aug 21: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 101°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 98°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

See the North Macedonia forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

10 AM☀️86°0%1 mph
11 AM☀️90°0%2 mph
12 PM☀️94°0%3 mph
1 PM☀️97°0%5 mph
2 PM☀️99°0%6 mph
3 PM100°0%6 mph
4 PM100°0%7 mph
5 PM100°0%6 mph
6 PM99°0%5 mph
7 PM☁️96°0%4 mph
8 PM☁️92°0%0 mph
9 PM☁️87°0%2 mph
10 PM☁️85°0%3 mph
11 PM☁️83°0%2 mph
12 AM☁️81°3%2 mph
1 AM🌙78°0%2 mph
2 AM☁️76°0%2 mph
3 AM☁️75°0%1 mph
4 AM🌙73°0%2 mph
5 AM🌙72°0%3 mph
6 AM🌙71°0%2 mph
7 AM🌤️73°0%1 mph
8 AM🌤️80°0%1 mph
9 AM☀️85°0%1 mph

16-day forecast for North Macedonia

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Aug 21⛅ Partly cloudy100° / 69°0%7 mph7
Sat, Aug 22☁️ Overcast101° / 71°3% · 0,0 in6 mph7
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast98° / 77°3%7 mph7
Mon, Aug 24⛅ Partly cloudy94° / 71°10%6 mph7
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast96° / 65°3%3 mph7
Wed, Aug 26🌧️ Showers90° / 71°22% · 0,4 in6 mph7
Thu, Aug 27🌤️ Mainly clear89° / 68°23%4 mph7
Fri, Aug 28☁️ Overcast90° / 65°3%4 mph7
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Light drizzle92° / 69°16% · 0,0 in6 mph6
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Light drizzle89° / 73°20% · 0,0 in5 mph7
Mon, Aug 31☀️ Clear sky89° / 66°13%4 mph7
Tue, Sep 1☀️ Clear sky92° / 68°10%3 mph7
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Light drizzle80° / 68°16% · 0,2 in7 mph6
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Light drizzle77° / 65°10% · 0,1 in2 mph7
Fri, Sep 4☀️ Clear sky83° / 60°11%4 mph7
Sat, Sep 5⛅ Partly cloudy102° / 65°11%11 mph6

Climate in North Macedonia month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January42°30°1,7 in★★★☆☆
February50°35°1,2 in★★★☆☆
March59°41°1,6 in★★★★
April67°47°1,7 in★★★★
May73°53°2,3 in★★★★
June89°65°0,7 in★★★★★
July92°68°0,5 in★★★★★
August91°67°0,4 in★★★★★
September81°61°1,2 in★★★★★
October67°50°2,0 in★★★★
November54°40°3,6 in★★★☆☆
December46°33°2,2 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Weather map for North Macedonia

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Air quality and pollen in North Macedonia

67
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.515.3 µg/m³
PM1021.4 µg/m³
Ozone129 µg/m³
NO₂2.7 µg/m³
UV index3.9 · Moderate
Airborne hazeLight haze

Pollen today

AlderNone
BirchNone
GrassLow
MugwortLow
OliveNone
RagweedLow

Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:48 AM
Sunset7:26 PM
Daylight13h 38m
Solar noon12:37 PM
Golden hour (am)5:48 AM - 6:48 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:26 PM - 7:26 PM
Blue hour (am)5:18 AM - 5:48 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:26 PM - 7:56 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 54%
Moonrise3:15 PM
Moonset11:55 PM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit North Macedonia

Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

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Frequently asked questions

Where is North Macedonia?

North Macedonia is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 41.9973, 21.428. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in North Macedonia right now?

It is currently 82°F (28°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 48% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit North Macedonia?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in North Macedonia, which has a continental climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is North Macedonia in?

North Macedonia observes Europe/Skopje (UTC+02:00). The local time is 1:49 PM.

How many people live in North Macedonia?

North Macedonia has a population of approximately 1.8 million.

What is the nearest airport to North Macedonia?

The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 311 mi away.

What are the top things to do in North Macedonia?

Popular options include Mount Olympus, Meteora and Old City of Dubrovnik.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 1:49 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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