AI-generatedVeles at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,460 h
- Rain a year
- 412 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 207 m
Climate in Veles
Veles has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year, Veles is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Veles
The best time to visit Veles 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 in October. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is December with 49 mm of precipitation.
Veles through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Veles in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–26 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Veles in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31–34 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Veles in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–28 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Veles in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–11 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 21 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
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Snow
Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April – May, October
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: April – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:4417:53
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 06:26–07:21 · evening 17:16–18:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:16–06:26 · evening 18:11–18:21
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 Veles 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 18° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Veles in October?
In October, Veles is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Veles.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min06:44 – 17:53
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %87 %
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 Veles
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to Veles (score 86 and 89). In May, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 46 mm | 40 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Veles month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January8° · 3.4 h
In January, Veles is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Veles.
Veles in January45February11° · 4.5 h
In February, Veles is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Veles.
Veles in February70March16° · 6.1 h
In March, Veles is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Veles.
Veles in March86April21° · 6.9 h
In April, Veles is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Veles.
Veles in April89May26° · 8.0 h
In May, Veles is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 40 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Veles.
Veles in May71June31° · 9.8 h
In June, Veles is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Veles.
Veles in June56July34° · 10.5 h
In July, Veles is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Veles.
Veles in July56August34° · 10.5 h
In August, Veles is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Veles.
Veles in August89September28° · 8.0 h
In September, Veles is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Veles.
Veles in September86October21° · 5.9 h
In October, Veles is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Veles.
Veles in October61November15° · 4.0 h
In November, Veles is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Veles.
Veles in November26December9° · 3.0 h
In December, Veles is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Veles.
Veles in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Veles
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 24 | 8° | −1° | 3.4 h | 8 | 39 |
| FebruaryFeb | 45 | 11° | 0° | 4.5 h | 6 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 16° | 3° | 6.1 h | 8 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 21° | 8° | 6.9 h | 7 | 40 |
| MayMay | 89 | 26° | 13° | 8.0 h | 8 | 40 |
| JuneJun | 71 | 31° | 17° | 9.8 h | 6 | 26 |
| JulyJul | 56 | 34° | 19° | 10.5 h | 3 | 14 |
| AugustAug | 56 | 34° | 19° | 10.5 h | 4 | 17 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 28° | 15° | 8.0 h | 4 | 22 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 21° | 9° | 5.9 h | 6 | 46 |
| NovemberNov | 61 | 15° | 4° | 4.0 h | 7 | 43 |
| DecemberDec | 26 | 9° | 0° | 3.0 h | 8 | 49 |
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 hours in Veles
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 5.9 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Veles, 53 % 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 in Veles: 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, Veles has about 6 rainy days with 46 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Veles
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 and clouds in Veles
How breezy and how cloudy Veles 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 Veles typically peaks at 11 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 47 % of the sky over Veles: variable cloud, with about 5.9 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 and humidity in Veles
How often the day gets hot in Veles (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, Veles has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 in Veles
Snow is possible in Veles, but no month makes it likely: 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, it hardly ever snows in Veles.
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.
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Veles 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.
Veles has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 86
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 25
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 8 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
- 2,000 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.
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Veles vs Štip
In October the holiday weather in Veles and Štip is about equally good (score 86 vs 86). During the day it is about as warm in Štip as in Veles.
| in October | Veles | Štip |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Veles ranks 1 of 14 destinations in this country.
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- 8Kruševo16°80
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Frequently asked questions about Veles
When is the best time to visit Veles?
The best time to visit Veles 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 Veles?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Veles?
The wettest month is December with 49 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Veles get?
Veles gets around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.5 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Veles in?
Veles is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Veles?
A nonstop flight from London to Veles takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,000 km.
Which school holidays are best for Veles?
Veles has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 85, summer holidays 56, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 25.