AI-generatedStruga at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,250 h
- Rain a year
- 697 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 696 m
Climate in Struga
Struga has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year, Struga is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Struga
The best time to visit Struga is from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from September to October. Rain is frequent in April; the wettest month is November with 76 mm.
Struga through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Struga in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–21 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Struga in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Struga in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–24 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Struga in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:4717:58
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 06:30–07:25 · evening 17:21–18:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:20–06:30 · evening 18:15–18:26
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 Struga compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Struga in October?
In October, Struga is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Struga.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min06:47 – 17:58
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Struga
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Struga: score 89 against 80. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 89better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 65 mm | 41 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Struga month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January7° · 3.5 h
In January, Struga is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Struga.
Struga in January25February8° · 4.5 h
In February, Struga is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Struga.
Struga in February40March12° · 5.4 h
In March, Struga is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Struga.
Struga in March63April16° · 6.0 h
In April, Struga is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Struga.
Struga in April77May21° · 7.1 h
In May, Struga is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Struga.
Struga in May89June26° · 8.8 h
In June, Struga is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 41 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Struga.
Struga in June85July29° · 9.8 h
In July, Struga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Struga.
Struga in July81August29° · 9.2 h
In August, Struga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Struga.
Struga in August86September24° · 7.0 h
In September, Struga is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Struga.
Struga in September80October19° · 5.6 h
In October, Struga is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Struga.
Struga in October46November13° · 3.8 h
In November, Struga is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Struga.
Struga in November17December8° · 3.2 h
In December, Struga is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Struga.
Struga in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Struga
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in August (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18 | 7° | 0° | 3.5 h | 10 | 71 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 8° | 1° | 4.5 h | 9 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 40 | 12° | 3° | 5.4 h | 11 | 73 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 16° | 7° | 6.0 h | 12 | 67 |
| MayMay | 77 | 21° | 11° | 7.1 h | 12 | 67 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 26° | 15° | 8.8 h | 9 | 41 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 29° | 18° | 9.8 h | 5 | 27 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 29° | 19° | 9.2 h | 6 | 29 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 24° | 15° | 7.0 h | 8 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 19° | 10° | 5.6 h | 8 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 46 | 13° | 6° | 3.8 h | 10 | 76 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 8° | 1° | 3.2 h | 10 | 76 |
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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Struga
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.6 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Struga, 50 % 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 in Struga: 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.
In October, Struga has about 8 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Struga
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 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 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 and clouds in Struga
How breezy and how cloudy Struga 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.
In October, the wind in Struga typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Struga: variable cloud, with about 5.6 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 and humidity in Struga
How often the day gets hot in Struga (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Struga has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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
Snow
Snow in Struga
When Struga is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Struga has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 7 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Struga
Weather for your travel dates
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Struga 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.
Struga has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 55 min
- Distance
- 1,970 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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Struga vs Ohrid
In October the holiday weather in Struga and Ohrid is about equally good (score 80 vs 80). During the day it is about as warm in Ohrid as in Struga.
| in October | Struga | Ohrid |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Struga
When is the best time to visit Struga?
The best time to visit Struga is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Struga?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Struga?
Rain is frequent in April; the wettest month is November with 76 mm. The driest month is July with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Struga get?
Struga gets around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.8 hours a day; in December there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Struga in?
Struga is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Struga?
A nonstop flight from London to Struga takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Struga?
Struga has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 79, summer holidays 82, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 18.