Skopje Weather History
North Macedonia · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Skopje sits 4675km from the equator, 243m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, humid summers, mild winters, and rain year round (Humid subtropical climate). Its record high is 43.0°C, set 1988-07-06, its record low -25.6°C, set 2017-01-08.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Skopje
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Skopje?
The highest temperature in this record for Skopje is 43.0°C, measured on 1988-07-06. That is a recorded daily value from Skopje's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Skopje?
The lowest temperature in this record for Skopje is -25.6°C, measured on 2017-01-08. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Skopje get a year?
Skopje averages 546mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 94 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Skopje?
On 1976-06-06, 48.9mm fell on Skopje, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 9% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Skopje get a year?
Skopje averages 3456 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 9.5 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Skopje?
Across the summer months Skopje averages a daytime high near 29.6°C, while winter nights average -0.7°C. The seasons here are set from Skopje's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Skopje?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Skopje is 28 km/h, on 2018-09-24. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
