August weather forecast
Macedonia

August continues the hot and dry spell of the summer season in Macedonia, maintaining the elevated temperatures of July. The entire country basks in warm weather, albeit with a slight drop towards the end of the month, signaling the approaching end of summer.

In the mountains, temperatures continue to range between 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F). High altitude regions like the Dinaric Alps provide a welcome respite from the summer heat, especially during the cooler nights. However, the daytime still brings warm weather, conducive to outdoor activities.

In the valley regions and plains, temperatures peak around 31.7°C (89.1°F), similar to July. While the heat remains significant, a gradual cooling trend starts towards the end of August. Despite this, the major cities, including Skopje and Bitola, continue to experience high daytime temperatures with cooler evenings.

August sees a continuation of the dry conditions from the previous months. While occasional showers might occur, they are short-lived and infrequent, contributing little to overall precipitation levels. The southeastern regions, under Mediterranean influence, continue to experience drier conditions.

The length of daylight starts to decrease in August, but the country still enjoys ample sunshine. This allows for long, bright days perfect for exploring Macedonia’s natural and historical sites.

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• Skopje - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 54%, August is the least humid month in Skopje. Skopje's August weather, with an average high temperature of 29.6°C (85.3°F) and an average low temperature of 15.7°C (60.3°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.
• Bitola - August »
  August is the least humid month in Bitola with an average relative humidity of 57%. With an average relative humidity of 57%, August is the least humid month in Bitola.
• Prilep - August »
  July and August, when the average high-temperature in Prilep reaches 29°C (84.2°F), are the warmest months. July and August, when the average high-temperature in Prilep reaches 29°C (84.2°F), are the warmest months.
• Ohrid - August »
  In Ohrid, Macedonia, during August, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. On the first day of August in Ohrid sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:53.
• Gostivar - August »
  August registers as the month with the average highest temperatures in Gostivar reaching 24.9°C (76.8°F) at its peak and 12.1°C (53.8°F) at the lowest. In Gostivar, August is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 24.9°C (76.8°F) and a low of 12.1°C (53.8°F).
• Strumica - August »
  In Strumica, Macedonia, in August, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation. In Strumica, in August, during 6 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Struga - August »
  Temperature readings in Struga reach their annual highs in August, averaging 26.6°C (79.9°F) and a minimum average of 12.9°C (55.2°F). With an average relative humidity of 62%, August is the least humid month in Struga, Macedonia.