June - August - (Summer)

The summer months offer comfortable weather and relatively high temperatures, June through August is the busiest season for tourism. The summer months also bring summer storms, especially in the mountainous region. Some of the famed summer retreats are Mavrovo and Pelister National Park, Popova Sapka, Kriva Palanka, Berovo, and Krusevo. The risk of snow begins around late August, making it a great time for skiing. The temperatures during the summer months can reach up to 86 degrees and can soar higher in the capital of Skopje.

Events and Festivals

-Galicnik Wedding Festival - July - Held in the picturesque village of Galicnik, the festival combines tradition, local custom, and heritage. Many engaged couples in Macedonia choose to wed on this day, today locals honor this custom by marrying one couple in traditional Galicnik fashion.

-The Ohrid Summer Festival - July 12 - August 20 - in the city of Ohrid, one of the biggest and most well-attended festivals in the country. A festival of music, theater, and dance.

-The Balkan Folklore Festival - Beginning of July - Held in Ohrid - the festival celebrates the country’s rich cultural and social history with song, dance, and poetry.