Skopje
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Skopje month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Skopje are typically April, May and September, with average daytime highs around 19–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and November the wettest (about 72 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2 | -2.4 | 58 | 6.3 |
| February | 10.1 | 0.7 | 34 | 7.6 |
| March | 14.1 | 3.4 | 53 | 8.6 |
| April | 19.3 | 7.6 | 45 | 10.4 |
| May | 23.2 | 11.9 | 59 | 11.3 |
| June | 29.3 | 17.1 | 38 | 13.3 |
| July | 32.4 | 19.4 | 21 | 13.6 |
| August | 32.2 | 19.3 | 20 | 12.5 |
| September | 26.5 | 15.0 | 31 | 10.6 |
| October | 19.5 | 9.6 | 46 | 8.7 |
| November | 12.5 | 4.9 | 72 | 6.6 |
| December | 7.3 | 0.3 | 52 | 6.1 |
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Research updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026Past and future events in Skopje
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Previously
- 1963 Skopje Earthquake
A major earthquake that devastated 80% of Skopje and led to extensive modern rebuilding.
- Skopje Smog Alarm Protest
A demonstration on November 29, 2019, where thousands opposed government inaction regarding severe air pollution.
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01 · OverviewSkopje, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Skopje took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Skopje
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Skopje
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Skopje
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Skopje
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Skopje
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Skopje
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01 · Q&AWhere is Skopje located and what are its coordinates?
Skopje is situated in North Macedonia at geographic coordinates 41.9965, 21.4314, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Skopje?
Skopje has a recorded population of approximately 474,889 and observes the Europe/Skopje time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Skopje?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Skopje include MK, SQ, Turkish, RMM, SR, with MKD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Skopje?
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