Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for December
| Metric | Belgrade | Skopje | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 5°C (41°F) | 7°C (45°F)▲ | Skopje |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -1°C (30°F) | 0°C (32°F)▲ | Skopje |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days | 9 days▲ | Skopje |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 52 mm▲ | 59 mm | Belgrade |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 5h/day | 6h/day▲ | Skopje |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 9 km/h▲ | Skopje |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Skopje edges ahead as the better destination in December. Skopje offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Belgrade sees 5 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
Belgrade is on the cooler side at 5°C, requiring warmer clothing. Skopje is cooler at 7°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Skopje is the stronger choice in December. Skopje receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Belgrade reaches an average high of 5°C (41°F) and drops to -1°C (30°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Skopje averages 7°C (45°F) for the high and 0°C (32°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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 December.
Belgrade receives approximately 52 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Skopje sees 59 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Skopje the drier option by 1 rain day and 7 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 5°C, lows of -1°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 7°C, lows of 0°C, 9 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during December.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. December is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Belgrade | Skopje | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 4°C | 9d | 6°C | 8d |
| Feb | 7°C | 9d | 9°C | 8d |
| Mar | 12°C | 10d | 13°C | 9d |
| Apr | 17°C | 11d | 18°C | 10d |
| May | 22°C | 12d | 23°C | 10d |
| Jun | 26°C | 11d | 28°C | 8d |
| Jul | 28°C | 10d | 31°C | 5d |
| Aug | 28°C | 8d | 31°C | 4d |
| Sep | 23°C | 8d | 26°C | 6d |
| Oct | 18°C | 8d | 19°C | 7d |
| Nov | 11°C | 8d | 13°C | 8d |
| Dec | 5°C | 10d | 7°C | 9d |
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