North Macedonia Weather Forecast
North Macedonia weather: 52°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 52°F (11°C) in North Macedonia with overcast. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 44°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - 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. August is the warmest month with average highs near 93°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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is 5.6°F below the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in North Macedonia today at 9.8/10. 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.
Weather in North Macedonia right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:30 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for North Macedonia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 61° / 44° | 10% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 57° / 42° | 33% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 50° | 10% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 53° | 2% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light rain | 59° / 51° | 10% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light rain | 56° / 50° | 33% · 0,5 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light rain | 58° / 52° | 37% · 0,4 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light rain | 56° / 44° | 27% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 42° | 24% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 38° | 16% | 3 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 52° / 36° | 14% | 2 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 50° / 38° | 12% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 46° / 35° | 12% · 0,3 in | 3 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 44° / 28° | 14% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 26° | 26% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 24% | -- | — |
Climate in North Macedonia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 30° | 1,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 35° | 1,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 59° | 41° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 67° | 47° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 73° | 53° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 89° | 65° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 92° | 68° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 93° | 68° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 82° | 61° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 67° | 50° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 54° | 40° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 46° | 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
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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.
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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 52°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 95% and wind is 2 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+01:00). The local time is 1:30 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
