North Macedonia experienced a colder and drier October

According to the Hydro-Meteorological Service of North Macedonia (UHMR), October was both colder and drier than the long-term averages. Compared to the 1991–2020 period, the monthly rainfall was 39 millimeters lower than average, representing a 60 percent deficit.

Temperature readings showed significant regional variation. Average monthly temperatures ranged from 7.9 degrees Celsius in Mavrovo to 15.3 degrees Celsius in Gevgelija. The highest maximum temperature of 29.8 degrees Celsius was recorded in Shtip on October 10, while the lowest minimum of -3.8 degrees Celsius was measured in Berovo on October 4.

Rainfall amounts varied across the country, with 13 millimeters recorded in Skopje and Strumica, and 43 millimeters in Mavrovo. The highest daily rainfall of 18 millimeters occurred in Kriva Palanka on October 23.