Skopje Zoo | TravelDojo

Skopje Zoo is the principal zoological garden serving Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, located within the city’s municipal area. It houses a variety of animal species and functions as the main public zoo for the capital region.

The zoo operates as a city attraction for families and school groups rather than as a large regional zoological institution; exhibits combine local and exotic species and visitor facilities are those typical of an urban zoo. Conservation and education are part of its stated activities.

Situated within the urban area of Skopje in the Grad Skopje administrative region, the zoo is reachable from the city centre and forms part of the city’s leisure and recreational amenities.

Best Time to Visit Skopje Zoo #

Spring and autumn offer the best balance of mild weather and lower crowds; summer is hottest and busiest.

Spring (pleasant, less crowded)

Mar-May · 10-25°C

Mild weather and moderate visitor levels make it a good time for a relaxed zoo visit.

Summer (warmest, busiest)

Jun-Aug · 25-35°C

Hotter weather and school holidays lead to the busiest days; go early to avoid peak crowds and midday heat.

Winter (quiet)

Dec-Feb · 0-10°C

Fewer visitors and quieter enclosures; some outdoor exhibits may be less active in cold weather.

Weather & Climate near Skopje Zoo #

Climate

Skopje Zoo's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (518 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 81 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulyJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

41°

Warmest Month

-25°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 4°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

36 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.3h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-2° – 8°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

2° – 13°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

39 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

6° – 18°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 24°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

High

14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

14° – 29°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

50 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

15.1h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

16° – 31°

52%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

14.8h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

16° – 30°

49%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

12° – 26°

59%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 19°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 56 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

2° – 11°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-2° – 6°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

50 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.0h daylight

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