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Skopje, North Macedonia · Temperate

Skopje in November: go or not?

Tough period. Skopje in November only reaches 4.2/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 42.00°N · 21.43°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Skopje · November
4.2
5–13°
Temperature
23%
Rain
4h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌦️ Moderate rain
Photo : Nikola Mihajloski via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in November

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Skopje. Temperatures drop (55°F) and rain returns (23% of days). Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

November ranks 10 out of 12 months in Skopje. Compared to October: −13°F daytime, 7 pts more rainy days, −2.3h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in November

UV index
3 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
4°
Daylight
9.6h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 53
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Is November the right month?

The best month in Skopje is June (8.8/10), 4.6 pts higher than November.

See June →See all 12 months →
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · North Macedonia

🗣️LanguageMacédonien
💶CurrencyDenar macédonien (ден)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 90°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 43°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 23%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
Location

Where is Skopje ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
North Macedonia
Temperate climate with a 8.8 → 1.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
42.00°N · 21.43°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Skopje?
June is the best month with 86°F highs, 63°F lows, 9.2h of sunshine and 16.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Skopje get in June?
Skopje averages 9.2 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Skopje?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Skopje in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 63°F, while afternoon highs average 86°F.
Is Skopje good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Skopje scores 3.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.4/10.
When should you avoid Skopje?
January is the most difficult month to visit Skopje, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Skopje in November?
The average UV index reaches 3 in November in Skopje (low), with about 9.6h of daylight. No protection needed.