Millennium Cross Милениумски крст
The Millennium Cross is a monument and cross situated in Skopje, North Macedonia. It is one of the 15 sights of the country listed on this site and ranks as the 10th most looked-up sight in North Macedonia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, such as July and August, when daily highs reach 27 °C and there are about 6 rainy days per month. For milder weather, May and June offer highs between 20 °C and 24 °C. The coldest period is between January and March, with daily lows dropping to -5 °C in January. Rainfall is highest in November and December, with about 76 mm of rain in December.
To reach the monument, you can fly into Skopje International Airport in Ilinden, which is 19 km away. The cross is located 5 km from the capital, Skopje. While visiting, you can also see the Skopje Fortress 5.1 km away, the Old Bazaar in Skopje 5.3 km away, or Matka Canyon 8.3 km away. Other nearby sites include Tauresium, 19.5 km away, and the Šarena Mosque, 35.6 km away. The site does not have wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -4 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 0 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 42 | 44 | 49 | 59 | 63 | 61 | 48 | 38 | 50 | 68 | 73 | 76 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
