Plačkovica Mountains
Mountain massif in eastern North Macedonia
A forested mountain massif in eastern North Macedonia, Plačkovica offers marked hiking routes, wooded slopes and alpine meadows; visitors seek day walks, local shepherding landscapes and seasonal wildflowers.
Plačkovica at a Glance#
About Plačkovica#
Plačkovica is a mountain massif in eastern North Macedonia characterised by forested slopes and a series of peaks used for hiking and local outdoor activities. The range is part of the broader mountainous terrain of the region and supports mixed broadleaf and coniferous forests.
The massif’s highest summit, Lisec, rises to 1,754 metres and is the principal destination for walkers and mountaineers. Trails and forest roads provide access from nearby towns and villages.
The area is used seasonally for pastoral activities and recreation, and it supports local biodiversity of mountain flora and fauna. Traditional land uses coexist with growing interest in outdoor tourism.
Plačkovica lies in eastern North Macedonia, east of the main valley corridors and near regional towns that serve as access points for trails into the massif.
- Highest point: The highest summit, Lisec, reaches an elevation of 1,754 metres and is a primary objective for hikers in the massif.
Best Time to Visit Plačkovica#
Best visited from late spring through early autumn for accessible trails and milder mountain conditions.
Weather & Climate near Plačkovica#
Plačkovica'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 22°C. Moderate rainfall (607 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 2° | -6° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 3.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | -6° - 3° | -6° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | -3° - 7° | -2° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 12° | 4° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Good | 5° - 16° | 10° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Very Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 62 mm | some cloud | 66% | 2.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Very Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 50 mm | mostly sunny | 55% | 2.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Very Good | 9° - 22° | 16° | 45 mm | mostly sunny | 53% | 2.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Very Good | 7° - 18° | 13° | 41 mm | some cloud | 61% | 2.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 3° - 13° | 6° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | -2° - 7° | -1° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 3° | -5° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 3.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |