Cool
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
North Macedonia in January
Weather score26Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
3°C
Rain
56mm
Sun
2.9h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
26
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare North Macedonia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January3°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January56mm average rain
January sits near North Macedonia's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January2.9 hours average sun
January is one of North Macedonia's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January0°C average sea
January is close to North Macedonia's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
January26 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.