December weather forecast
Macedonia

December marks the onset of winter in Macedonia, bringing with it colder temperatures, more precipitation, and shorter days. This time of year witnesses a remarkable transformation in the country's weather, as autumn gives way to winter's chilly grip.

In the mountainous areas, including the Dinaric Alps and the Rhodope range, December temperatures range between 0°C (32°F) and 5°C (41°F). The higher altitudes are often subjected to freezing temperatures, particularly during the night, setting the stage for winter's icy reign.

The valleys and plains experience cooler temperatures in December, ranging from 5°C (41°F) to 10°C (50°F). Cities such as Skopje and Bitola feel the chill of winter, particularly towards the end of the month, as temperatures continue to fall.

December sees a significant rise in precipitation across the country. Rainfall turns increasingly to snow in the mountains, with the higher regions often blanketed in a white cover. Even the southeastern regions, influenced by the Mediterranean climate, experience increased rainfall.

With winter setting in, daylight hours in Macedonia are at their shortest. The sun often sets early, making the days significantly shorter than the nights. Sunshine becomes less frequent, although bright, clear days can still occur.

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• Skopje - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Skopje is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight. In Skopje, in December, during 7.6 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bitola - December »
  With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bitola, Macedonia. In Bitola in December, during 9.8 rainfall days, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Prilep - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Prilep is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight. On the first day of December in Prilep, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 16:05.
• Ohrid - December »
  On the first day of December in Ohrid sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 16:08. In Ohrid in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation.
• Gostivar - December »
  In Gostivar, during December, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 156mm (6.14") of snow. In December, in Gostivar the rain falls for 12.3 days.
• Strumica - December »
  With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Strumica, Macedonia. The months with the least sunshine in Strumica, Macedonia, are January and December, with an average of 3h of sunshine.
• Struga - December »
  In Struga, Macedonia, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 101mm (3.98") of snow is typically accumulated. In Struga, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 101mm (3.98") of snow is typically accumulated.