UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Skopje, North Macedonia 
will be up to 7, indicating a high level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-21
With Skopje's UV index reaching 7, protect your skin from harm by staying in shade, wearing protective clothing, and applying SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV rays are strongest.
Skopje often has a UV index that ranges from low in the winter to very high in summer, especially in June and July when the sun is strongest. This means sun exposure varies a lot across the year.
Skopje experiences hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Spring and autumn are short, with moderate temperatures. Summer heat can reach above 35°C, while winter temperatures often drop below freezing, sometimes with snow.
Compared to the wider Balkan region, Skopje is warmer in summer than many northern areas but colder in winter than coastal cities like Thessaloniki, Greece. It has a more continental climate than neighboring Albania and Bulgaria, which have milder winters.
See the UV index hour by hour for Skopje, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.