Climate: Macedonia has a pronounced continental climate, with very cold winters and hot summers. There are three main climatic zones in the country: temperate Mediterranean, mountainous and mildly Continental. The mountainous climate is present in the mountainous regions of the country and it is characterized by long and snowy winters and short and cold summers. The majority of the country has a moderate continental climate with warm and dry summers and relatively cold and wet winters. Average annual precipitation varies from 1 700 mm in the western mountainous area to 500 mm in the eastern area. The continental climate has cold winters and temperatures that can drop to -15 degrees, and the summers are warm with temperatures that can reach 40 degrees. The dry air makes, however, extreme temperatures bearable.

In the capital city Skopje, the average minimum temperatures vary from -3°C during January to 15°C in July. Average maximum temperatures vary from 31°C in July to 5°C in January. 

Late spring and early autumn are the best times to visit.