Kozjak (mountain near Pčinja)

Kozjak (mountain near Pčinja) at a Glance#

Address: Kozjak mountain (near the Pčinja area), North Macedonia

Hours: Open 24 hours

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Tips for Visiting Kozjak (mountain near Pčinja)#

Visit in late spring through early autumn when ridge paths are clear; mornings often bring the best visibility for views from the summit ridges.
Use marked local trails from the nearest villages and check local weather and route conditions before setting out-some approaches can be steep and remote, so plan logistics (transport and daylight) in advance.
If you're aiming for solitude, choose weekday starts and avoid popular weekend windows; many of the most scenic ridge sections are much quieter on weekdays.

Best Time to Visit Kozjak (mountain near Pčinja)#

Best in summer and the shoulder months for hiking; winters are snowy and more technical.

Summer (hiking season)

Jun-Aug · 10-20°C

Warmest and most stable period for mountain walking and ridge routes; lower risk of snow at higher elevations.

Spring / Autumn (cool, quieter)

Apr-May, Sep-Oct · 0-12°C

Cool, changeable weather and fewer visitors - good for quieter hikes but expect variable conditions.

Winter (snowy, technical)

Dec-Feb · -10-0°C

Cold with likely snow and ice - only advisable for experienced winter mountaineers with proper gear.

Weather & Climate near Kozjak (mountain near Pčinja)#

Climate

Kozjak (mountain near Pčinja)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (619 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulyJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

40°

Warmest Month

-24°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-6° – 2°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

39 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.3h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-5° – 4°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-2° – 8°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

2° – 13°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

High

13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

6° – 18°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

High

14.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

9° – 22°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

15.1h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

11° – 25°

56%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

50 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

14.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

11° – 25°

54%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

13.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

7° – 21°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

3° – 14°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

52 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-1° – 8°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.6h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-4° – 3°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.0h daylight

Nearby Attractions to Kozjak (mountain near Pčinja)#

Kokino

Bronze Age megalithic observatory and ceremonial site

Archaeological Site 5.4 km

Kozjak (mountain near Pčinja) Mountains