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Prilep

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Updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Prilep month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Prilep are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 22–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low -3°C), and November the wettest (about 77 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January5.4-3.1556.9
February9.3-0.8338.1
March12.61.8578.9
April17.35.85110.7
May21.610.05911.7
June27.315.24013.6
July30.217.62213.8
August29.817.63112.7
September24.713.33810.8
October18.78.1409.0
November12.63.7776.9
December7.5-0.4496.8

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People and places shaping Prilep

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Past and future events in Prilep

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 2007

    In September 2007 archeological excavations in Bonče, revealed a tomb of what is believed to be the burial site of a Macedonian ruler dating from the 4th century BC.

  2. Documented history · 1014

    The town was first mentioned in Greek as Πρίλαπον (Prilapon) in 1014, as the place where Tsar Samuel allegedly had a heart attack upon seeing thousands of his soldiers who had been blinded by the Byzantines after the Battle of Kleidion.

  3. Documented history · 1041

    In 1041, Byzantine emperor Michael IV defeated Petar Delyan's rebellion in the region of Prilep.

  4. Documented history · 1334

    Prilep was taken over in 1334 by Serbian King Dušan and after 1365 the town belonged to King Vukašin, co-ruler of Dušan's son, Tzar Stefan Uroš V.

  5. Documented history (1014)

    The town of Prilep was first mentioned in Greek as Prilapos/Prilapon in 1014.

Current public leadership

  • Dejan Prodanoski

    Mayor of Prilep Municipality (Градоначалник на општина Прилеп).

People associated with this place

  • Ezgjan Alioski

    Professional football player born in Prilep, North Macedonia.

  • Metodija Andonov-Čento

    First president of ASNOM and of the Socialist Republic of Macedonia, born in the Prilep region.

  • Tose Proeski

    Macedonian singer associated with Prilep in biographical registers.

Historical figures

  • Tsar Samuel

    Bulgarian ruler who famously died in Prilep in 1014 following the Battle of Kleidion.

  • King Vukašin

    Co-ruler who held the town of Prilep after 1365.

  • Prince Marko

    Ruler who governed Prilep after 1371 and extensively rebuilt its citadel.

Local business and employers

  • Tutunski kombinat Prilep

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Prilep.

  • Vitaminka

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Prilep. Macedonian food processing company.

  • Prilep Brewery

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Prilep. Brewery.

  • Faculty of Economics, Prilep

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Prilep. Faculty of St. Clement of Ohrid University, Bitola.

  • Futura

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Prilep. Supermarket chain based in Prilep.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Prilep, in brief

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02 · History

How Prilep took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Prilep

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Prilep

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Prilep

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Prilep

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Prilep

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08 · Questions

Questions about Prilep

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Frequently Asked Questions about Prilep

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01 · Q&A

Where is Prilep located and what are its coordinates?

Prilep is situated in North Macedonia at geographic coordinates 41.3456, 21.5537, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Prilep?

Prilep has a recorded population of approximately 73,814 and observes the Europe/Skopje time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Prilep?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Prilep include MK, SQ, Turkish, RMM, SR, with MKD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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