Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | Bucharest | Skopje | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 18°C (64°F) | 19°C (66°F)▲ | Skopje |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 6°C (43°F) | 7°C (45°F)▲ | Skopje |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 5 days | 5 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 60 mm | 60 mm | Tie |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 6h/day | 6h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 15 km/h | Tie |
Bucharest and Skopje are closely matched in August. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Bucharest sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Skopje is also comfortable at 19°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in August.
Bucharest reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.
Skopje averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.
Bucharest receives approximately 60 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during August. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Skopje sees 60 mm over 5 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 18°C, lows of 6°C, 5 rain days
Highs of 19°C, lows of 7°C, 5 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during August.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. August is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Bucharest | Skopje | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 3°C | 3d | 4°C | 3d |
| Feb | 7°C | 3d | 8°C | 3d |
| Mar | 13°C | 4d | 13°C | 4d |
| Apr | 18°C | 5d | 19°C | 5d |
| May | 22°C | 6d | 22°C | 6d |
| Jun | 24°C | 6d | 24°C | 6d |
| Jul | 22°C | 6d | 22°C | 6d |
| Aug | 18°C | 5d | 19°C | 5d |
| Sep | 13°C | 4d | 13°C | 4d |
| Oct | 7°C | 3d | 8°C | 3d |
| Nov | 3°C | 3d | 4°C | 3d |
| Dec | 2°C | 3d | 3°C | 3d |
Bucharest Weather in August
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