Monthly climate guide
Skopje weather in January
With highs near 3°C (38°F) and lows around -5°C (23°F), January feels cold in Skopje. Rainfall averages about 72 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and 3°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -5°C, and frost is common.
- In Skopje, January is mid-winter.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 70%.
January is typically Skopje's coolest month.
Avg high
3°C
38°F
Avg low
-5°C
23°F
Rainfall
72 mm
some rain
Humidity
89%
relative
Sky
70%
cloud · often cloudy
Skopje weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 38°F | -5°C / 23°F | 72 mm | 89% | 70% |
| February | 6°C / 44°F | -3°C / 27°F | 73 mm | 86% | 69% |
| March | 11°C / 51°F | 0°C / 32°F | 70 mm | 79% | 64% |
| April | 16°C / 60°F | 4°C / 40°F | 65 mm | 73% | 61% |
| May | 20°C / 67°F | 9°C / 48°F | 85 mm | 73% | 63% |
| June | 25°C / 77°F | 13°C / 56°F | 48 mm | 65% | 48% |
| July | 30°C / 85°F | 16°C / 61°F | 30 mm | 51% | 32% |
| August | 31°C / 87°F | 17°C / 62°F | 29 mm | 47% | 29% |
| September | 25°C / 78°F | 12°C / 54°F | 60 mm | 56% | 43% |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 7°C / 44°F | 74 mm | 68% | 49% |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 3°C / 37°F | 97 mm | 81% | 62% |
| December | 6°C / 42°F | -3°C / 27°F | 68 mm | 87% | 63% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Skopje?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
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Skopje in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Skopje?
January is cool in Skopje, with highs around 3°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Skopje in January?
Average highs are about 3°C (38°F) and average lows about -5°C (23°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Skopje in January?
Skopje typically gets around 72 mm of rain in January — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Skopje (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.