Pelagonia Statistical Region

Region · 🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Population 210,431

Area 4,903 km²

Time zone Europe/Skopje

Pelagonia Statistical Region

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Pelagonia Essentials

Pelagonia encompasses the southwestern plains and mountains of North Macedonia, anchored by the city of Bitola and the ancient ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis. The region is home to Pelister National Park, characterized by the Golemo and Malo glacial lakes, and the tripoint waters of Lake Prespa. Architectural highlights include the 16th-century Gazi Hajdar Kadi Mosque and the 12th-century frescoes of St. George’s Church in Kurbinovo, alongside the high-altitude WWI battlegrounds of Kajmakčalan.

Pelagonia Statistical Region — Map

Pelagonia Statistical Region — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor

6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -10°–13°
-1° at night
10 rainy days
9 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -9°–15°
0° at night
9 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -4°–19°
2° at night
11 rainy days
11 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good

16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 0°–24°
6° at night
11 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great

22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 6°–28°
11° at night
12 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great

27° · extremes 10°–34°
16° at night
10 rainy days
16 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Good

31° · extremes 13°–38°
18° at night
7 rainy days
22 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Good

31° · extremes 14°–37°
19° at night
6 rainy days
20 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Great

26° (feels like 24°) · extremes 8°–32°
14° at night
9 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great

20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 2°–27°
9° at night
9 rainy days
14 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair

14° (feels like 11°) · extremes -2°–21°
5° at night
11 rainy days
10 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -7°–14°
0° at night
11 rainy days
9 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Macedonian Denar MKD · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Macedonian, Albanian
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +389

Tours & Activities

Related destinations

North Macedonia Bitola Prilep Municipality Resen Municipality Krushevo

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Skopje Vardar Region Kumanovo Municipality Ohrid Mavrovo National Park Lake of Dojran

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