Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
North Macedonia in May
Weather score48Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
67mm
Sun
7.4h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
48
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
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SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
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
May20°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May67mm average rain
May is wetter than North Macedonia's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.4 hours average sun
May sits close to North Macedonia's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May0°C average sea
May 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
May48 weather score
May sits close to North Macedonia's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.