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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 67/100

Bitola in May

Good · 67/100
High / low21° / 10°daily averages
Precipitation58 mm14 wet days
Cloud cover30%monthly average
41.03° N, 21.34° EElevation 583 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goBitola · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67May
Best timeAug–Oct
May: high / low21° / 10°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Bitola averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 10° — mild weather by day. Expect around 58 mm of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 30%.

Days are 5.2° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 4.5°.

May scores 67/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Bitola. For the most comfortable weather, consider August, September and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:18 and sets at 19:46 local time, giving 14 h 28 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 57 minutes over the month.

Why 67/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiTop of the table

North Macedonia's best in May

Where to go in May
Kumanovo
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Kumanovo

Kumanovo
24°May high
13wet days
68score
Kumanovo
Kičevo
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2

Kičevo

Kichevo
21°May high
14wet days
68score
Kičevo
Struga
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Struga

Struga
20°May high
14wet days
68score
Struga
Skopje
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Skopje

Grad Skopje
24°May high
14wet days
67score
Skopje
·Questions

Bitola in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Bitola?

May scores 67/100 for Bitola, which we rate as good. Average highs are 21°C with 14 wet days.

How warm is Bitola in May?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 10°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Bitola in May?

Bitola receives about 58 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 14 days.