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Gevgelija weather & best time to visit

City break

Gevgelija at a glance

Best time
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
Warmest month
Jul · 35°
Sunshine a year
2,620 h
Rain a year
587 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
30 m

Climate in Gevgelija

Gevgelija has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year, Gevgelija is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Gevgelija

The best time to visit Gevgelija is from April to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is December with 82 mm of precipitation.

Gevgelija through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Gevgelija in spring

Mar – May

83

Excellent

  • 16–26 °C by day
  • 7.4 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Gevgelija in summer

Jun – Aug

57

Fair

  • 32–35 °C by day
  • 11.0 h of sun a day
  • 11 rainy days in all

Gevgelija in autumn

Sep – Nov

78

Good

  • 16–29 °C by day
  • 6.3 h of sun a day
  • 20 rainy days in all

Gevgelija in winter

Dec – Feb

35

Poor

  • 9–12 °C by day
  • 4.0 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – May, Oct – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jul – Aug

Highs of 33 °C or more

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Gevgelija for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April – May, October

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

86

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April – May, September – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 14°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 17°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 14°

06:4017:51

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:23–07:17 · evening 17:14–18:08
Blue hour
Morning 06:12–06:23 · evening 18:08–18:19

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Gevgelija compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high25°19°
Night-time low14°9°
Daylight11.8 h10.5 h

What is the weather like in Gevgelija in October?

In October, Gevgelija is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gevgelija.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 11 min06:40 – 17:51
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
49 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %83 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Gevgelija

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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May has the better holiday weather in Gevgelija: score 92 against 86. In May, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.

October vs May, Gevgelija
MonthOctoberMay
Holiday weather score8692better
Daytime high22°26°
Night-time low11°14°
Sunshine6.2 h8.7 hbetter
Rainy days6better7
Rainfall64 mm45 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Gevgelija month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

28January9° · 3.8 h

In January, Gevgelija is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gevgelija.

Gevgelija in January
47February12° · 4.9 h

In February, Gevgelija is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Gevgelija.

Gevgelija in February
70March16° · 6.2 h

In March, Gevgelija is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Gevgelija.

Gevgelija in March
87April21° · 7.2 h

In April, Gevgelija is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Gevgelija.

Gevgelija in April
92May26° · 8.7 h

In May, Gevgelija is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Gevgelija.

Gevgelija in May
68June32° · 10.6 h

In June, Gevgelija is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Gevgelija.

Gevgelija in June
52July35° · 11.4 h

In July, Gevgelija is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Gevgelija.

Gevgelija in July
52August35° · 10.9 h

In August, Gevgelija is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Gevgelija.

Gevgelija in August
85September29° · 8.5 h

In September, Gevgelija is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Gevgelija.

Gevgelija in September
86October22° · 6.2 h

In October, Gevgelija is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gevgelija.

Gevgelija in October
62November16° · 4.2 h

In November, Gevgelija is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Gevgelija.

Gevgelija in November
30December10° · 3.4 h

In December, Gevgelija is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gevgelija.

Gevgelija in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

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Nights and sleep in Gevgelija

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°

CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 22°Night 11°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan289°0°3.8 h961
FebruaryFeb4712°2°4.9 h850
MarchMar7016°5°6.2 h965
AprilApr8721°9°7.2 h845
MayMay9226°14°8.7 h745
JuneJun6832°19°10.6 h528
JulyJul5235°21°11.4 h319
AugustAug5235°21°10.9 h320
SeptemberSep8529°16°8.5 h536
OctoberOct8622°11°6.2 h664
NovemberNov6216°7°4.2 h972
DecemberDec3010°2°3.4 h982

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

41.14° N, 22.50° E · 30 m · Europe/Skopje

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Gevgelija

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,620 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.2 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 55 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Gevgelija, 55 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Gevgelija: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
587 mm on 81 days
Wettest month
Dec · 82 mm
Driest month
Jul · 19 mm
OctoberRainy days 6Rainfall 64 mm

In October, Gevgelija has about 6 rainy days with 64 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Gevgelija

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 35 min
Fair skin
about 45 min
Light brown skin
about 60 min
Olive skin
about 80 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Gevgelija

How breezy and how cloudy Gevgelija is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
11 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Jul · 12 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 9 km/h
OctoberWind 10 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Gevgelija typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
44 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 18 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 60 %
OctoberCloud cover 49 %Sunshine 6.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Gevgelija: variable cloud, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Gevgelija

How often the day gets hot in Gevgelija (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
94 days
Hottest month
Jul · 35 °C
Hot months
Jun – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 22 °C

In October, Gevgelija has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Gevgelija

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Gevgelija in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Gevgelija has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    82

    Excellent

    • 19 °C by day
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    87

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 27 °C by day
    • 9.1 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    52

    Fair

    • 35 °C by day
    • 11.1 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    86

    Excellent

    • 22 °C by day
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    29

    Poor

    • 9 °C by day
    • 3.6 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 3 h
Distance
2,090 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: North Macedonia

Currency
Macedonian Denar (MKD)
Languages
Macedonian, Albanian
Sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+389
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Gevgelija vs Strumica

In October the holiday weather in Gevgelija and Strumica is about equally good (score 86 vs 85). During the day Strumica is 1 °C cooler than Gevgelija.

Gevgelija vs Strumica, in October
in OctoberGevgelijaStrumica
Holiday weather score8685
Daytime high22°21°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days67
Best timeApr – May, Sep – OctApr – May, Sep – Oct

Through the year

OctoberGevgelija 22°Strumica 21°
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In October, Gevgelija ranks 1 of 15 destinations in this country.

  1. GevgelijaThis page22°86
  2. 2Štip21°86
  3. 3Veles22°86
  4. 4Strumica21°85
  5. 5Bitola20°84
  6. 6Prilep19°83
  7. 7Kumanovo21°83
  8. 8Skopje21°83
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Frequently asked questions about Gevgelija

When is the best time to visit Gevgelija?

The best time to visit Gevgelija is from April to May and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Gevgelija?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in Gevgelija?

The wettest month is December with 82 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 19 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Gevgelija get?

Gevgelija gets around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Gevgelija in?

Gevgelija is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Gevgelija?

A nonstop flight from London to Gevgelija takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,090 km.

Which school holidays are best for Gevgelija?

Gevgelija has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 87, summer holidays 52, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 29.