Skopje in August

Very hot; Aug 2 is a public holiday.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatWarm; Sep 8 is Independence Day.
• OctoberGreatBest month for walking.
• AprilGreatWarm; good for walking. Orthodox Easter some years.
• MayGreatWarm and green.

• SkopjeHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 4 days
• Skopje and the Vardar valley, North Macedonia · Skopje, Veles, Tikveš, Gevgelijahot

  Continental with a Mediterranean touch: 38 °C (100 °F) summer peaks, frosty winters with smog in Skopje; the Vardar valley south of Veles is the hottest part of the country.Continental with a Mediterranean touch: 100 °F (38 °C) summer peaks, frosty winters with smog in Skopje; the Vardar valley south of Veles is the hottest part of the country.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Ilinden (Republic Day)

  2 August · Citywide

  Public holiday; events and closures in the centre.

Crowds · North Macedonia overall

High

Prices · North Macedonia overall

High

North Macedonia overall: Busiest month at the lake with diaspora and regional visitors; Ilinden holiday on 2 August.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Skopje, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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