Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Athens | Skopje | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 20°C (68°F)▲ | 18°C (64°F) | Athens |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 10°C (50°F)▲ | 7°C (45°F) | Athens |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days▲ | 10 days | Athens |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 28 mm▲ | 56 mm | Athens |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 12h/day▲ | 10h/day | Athens |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 11 km/h▲ | Skopje |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Athens edges ahead as the better destination in April. Athens offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Skopje sees 10 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
Athens sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Skopje is also comfortable at 18°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Athens is the stronger choice in April. Athens receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Athens reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Skopje averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Athens receives approximately 28 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during April. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Skopje sees 56 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Athens the drier option by 4 rain days and 28 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 20°C, lows of 10°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 18°C, lows of 7°C, 10 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Athens | Skopje | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 12°C | 8d | 6°C | 8d |
| Feb | 13°C | 7d | 9°C | 8d |
| Mar | 16°C | 7d | 13°C | 9d |
| Apr | 20°C | 6d | 18°C | 10d |
| May | 25°C | 5d | 23°C | 10d |
| Jun | 30°C | 3d | 28°C | 8d |
| Jul | 33°C | 2d | 31°C | 5d |
| Aug | 33°C | 1d | 31°C | 4d |
| Sep | 28°C | 3d | 26°C | 6d |
| Oct | 23°C | 4d | 19°C | 7d |
| Nov | 18°C | 7d | 13°C | 8d |
| Dec | 13°C | 8d | 7°C | 9d |
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