Skopje · WinterMonth summary
Skopje weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-2°C – 6°C
🌧 Rainy days
28% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Skopje in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Skopje. June (8.8/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Skopje in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Low season — lowest prices and frequent accommodation deals Winter in Skopje is cool (6°C during the day). Days are short (8.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -2°C | 6°C | 28% | 1.9 | 8.0h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 1°C | 10°C | 24% | 1.2 | 9.3h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ March | 4°C | 14°C | 30% | 1.7 | 10.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 8°C | 20°C | 28% | 1.5 | 12.2h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 12°C | 23°C | 33% | 1.9 | 12.9h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ June | 17°C | 30°C | 21% | 1.3 | 14.3h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 32°C | 13% | 0.7 | 14.1h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 19°C | 32°C | 12% | 0.6 | 13.0h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ September | 16°C | 27°C | 18% | 1.0 | 11.2h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 10°C | 20°C | 21% | 1.5 | 10.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 5°C | 13°C | 31% | 2.4 | 8.1h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 0°C | 7°C | 25% | 1.7 | 7.8h | 4.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Skopje averages 6°C, 28% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +24°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Skopje in January
Is January a good time to visit Skopje?
January is not recommended for Skopje (score 4.3/10). With 28% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine, consider June (8.8/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Skopje in January?
It's cool with 6°C daytime and -2°C at night. 8.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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