Church of St. George, Staro Nagoričane
Staro Nagoričane, North Macedonia
The Church of St. George is an Eastern Orthodox Church built with brick in the Byzantine architectural style. Commissioned by Romanos IV Diogenes in 1071, it is a heritage site in North Macedonia and one of the 15 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach 30 °C. For milder temperatures, April and May offer highs between 17 °C and 23 °C. The wettest months are November and December, while the driest periods are July and August with about 8 rainy days each.
Skopje International Airport is the nearest airport, located 32 km from the site. The church is 40 km from the capital, Skopje. Visitors can combine a trip here with other nearby locations such as Kokino, which is 12.6 km away, or Tauresium, located 37.6 km away. Other sights within 45 km include the Old Bazaar in Skopje, the Skopje Fortress, and the Millennium Cross.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 34 | 35 | 37 | 48 | 47 | 49 | 37 | 33 | 37 | 51 | 58 | 57 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
