March weather forecast
Macedonia

As winter starts to relinquish its hold, March ushers in the early onset of spring in Macedonia. However, the transition from winter to spring is gradual, with the initial stages of March still bearing the remnants of winter's chill. The high mountain ranges can experience temperatures below -10°C (14°F) at the beginning of the month.

The snowfall that heavily blanketed the country through January and February begins to reduce in March. Nevertheless, the high mountain regions, particularly the Dinaric Alps, continue to retain significant snow cover, especially at the beginning of the month. The snow starts to melt gradually as the month progresses, signaling the changing of seasons.

In the valleys and low-lying regions, temperatures start to climb slowly. However, the initial part of March can still be chilly, with temperatures hovering around the low single-digit mark. As the month progresses, the daytime temperatures gradually increase, signifying the arrival of spring.

March in Macedonia is also characterized by increased precipitation in the form of rain. The country witnesses the beginning of its wet season in March, with a significant increase in rainfall towards the end of the month. This precipitation provides much-needed moisture to the soil, kickstarting the growth of plants and flowers and marking the rebirth of vegetation after the harsh winter.

In terms of sunlight, the days start to get longer in March, providing more daylight hours. The increase in sunshine is more noticeable towards the end of the month. Despite this, the weather can still be unpredictable, with sudden changes and occasional bouts of cold or rainy weather.

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• Skopje - March »
  In Skopje during March, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. In Skopje, in March, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 47mm (1.85") of snow.
• Bitola - March »
  In Bitola during March, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 81mm (3.19") of snow. In Bitola in March, during 3.6 snowfall days, 81mm (3.19") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Prilep - March »
  On the first day of March in Prilep, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:24. On the first day of March in Prilep, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:24.
• Ohrid - March »
  On the first day of March in Ohrid, Macedonia, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:27. In Ohrid during March, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation.
• Gostivar - March »
  In Gostivar, in March, it is raining for 18.6 days, with typically 69mm (2.72") of accumulated precipitation. In Gostivar, in March, it is raining for 18.6 days, with typically 69mm (2.72") of accumulated precipitation.
• Strumica - March »
  On the first day of March in Strumica sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:20. In Strumica, Macedonia, in March, during 9 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Struga - March »
  In Struga, Macedonia, in March, during 3.9 snowfall days, 79mm (3.11") of snow is typically accumulated. In Struga, in March, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 79mm (3.11") of snow.