Skopje
North Macedonia's capital, with an Ottoman bazaar, a stone bridge and Matka Canyon nearby.
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What Skopje is like
Skopje is North Macedonia's capital, a mix of old Ottoman bazaar, Byzantine monasteries and a centre full of new statues and columns. It's cheap, friendly and close to dramatic canyon scenery.
Don't miss
- 01Old BazaarOne of the largest old bazaars in the Balkans.
- 02Stone BridgeThe city's symbol, across the Vardar river.
- 03Kale FortressWalls on the hill above the bazaar.
- 04Mother Teresa Memorial HouseOn the site of the church where she was baptised.
Where to stay
- CentreNear Macedonia Square.
- Old BazaarTraditional guesthouses.
Worth knowing
Mother Teresa was born in Skopje in 1910.
Matka Canyon: a canyon lake with a monastery
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A steep-sided canyon with boat trips, kayaking and old monasteries along the water.
Direct flights to Skopje from the UK
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Weather in Skopje by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -3° | – |
| February | 9° | -2° | – |
| March | 14° | 2° | – |
| April | 19° | 6° | – |
| May | 24° | 10° | – |
| June | 29° | 14° | – |
| July | 32° | 16° | – |
| August | 32° | 16° | – |
| September | 27° | 12° | – |
| October | 20° | 8° | – |
| November | 12° | 3° | – |
| December | 6° | -1° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Skopje). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You can visit visa-free for up to 3 months.
- You must be registered with the police within 48 hours of arriving; hotels usually do this when you check in.
- Your passport must expire at least 90 days after you arrive.
From the Foreign Office's North Macedonia travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.