Temperatures in December
It's cold in December in North Macedonia with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 2°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for North Macedonia in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in North Macedonia with cold temperatures, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights close to 2°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 9°C, with nights close to 0°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in North Macedonia will be around 9°C, with nights close to -1°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 66 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 8,0 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 27% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for North Macedonia. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
North Macedonia in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
9°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
11°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
6°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
66 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
8,0 cm | 1,2 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
4 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Temperature records for North Macedonia in December
With 18°C, North Macedonia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -7°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -13°C to a high of 11°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in North Macedonia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in North Macedonia, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in December in North Macedonia
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Daily Precipitation in December in North Macedonia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for North Macedonia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 8 days of rain in North Macedonia.
Daily Snowfall in December in North Macedonia
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in North Macedonia, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV Index in December in North Macedonia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in North Macedonia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in North Macedonia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in North Macedonia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in North Macedonia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in North Macedonia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in North Macedonia per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in North Macedonia, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in December for North Macedonia
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Weather experiences in December in North Macedonia
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Average Weather in North Macedonia by Month
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