July weather forecast
Macedonia

As the heart of summer, July is the hottest month of the year in Macedonia. It brings an unmistakable warmth to the entire country, from the highlands to the low-lying plains and valleys.

In the mountainous areas, even at altitudes above 1500 meters, temperatures range from 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F) during the day. These areas, including the Dinaric Alps and the Rhodope range, offer a cooler alternative to the intense heat experienced in the rest of the country. However, even the usually cool nights in the highlands tend to be warmer in July.

In the valley regions, temperatures can peak up to 31.7°C (89.1°F), with the possibility of touching 37.8°C (100°F) in the low-lying areas. Cities such as Skopje and Bitola experience sweltering heat during the day, while the nights provide some respite, with temperatures dropping to more tolerable levels.

Rainfall in July is minimal as the summer season is characteristically dry. Any rain that does occur is typically in the form of brief, isolated showers, which do little to temper the heat. Moreover, the far southeastern regions influenced by the Mediterranean climate tend to be even drier.

July also boasts the longest days of the year in terms of sunlight hours, making it the brightest month. The additional daylight hours contribute to the overall heat and dryness of the month.

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• Skopje - July »
  On the last day of July, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 19:54 CEST. July's arrival in Skopje brings a modest temperature shift, moving from 25.4°C (77.7°F) in June to a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F).
• Bitola - July »
  In Bitola in July, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation. In Bitola in July, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation.
• Prilep - July »
  The months with the least rainfall in Prilep are July and August with 28mm (1.1") of accumulated rain. On the last day of July, in Prilep, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 19:51 CEST.
• Ohrid - July »
  The month with the least rainfall in Ohrid is July, when the rain falls for 6 days and typically collects 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 9, are months with the highest UV index in Ohrid, Macedonia.
• Gostivar - July »
  July in Gostivar sees temperatures soaring, making it the hottest month in the year with an average high of around 24.3°C (75.7°F). In Gostivar, during July, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
• Strumica - July »
  In Strumica, in July, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation. In Strumica, in July, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation.
• Struga - July »
  In Struga in July, during 16.5 rainfall days, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is typically accumulated. With an average maximum UV index of 6, July is the month with the highest UV index in Struga, Macedonia.