Tetovo
City in North Macedonia
Tetovo is a city in North Macedonia with a population of 63,176 in 2021. Located 38 km from Skopje, the city draws visitors with cultural sights such as Arabati Baba Teḱe and Šarena Mosque.
What to see
Visitors to Tetovo can explore notable architectural and cultural landmarks. The city features the historic Šarena Mosque and the sprawling grounds of Arabati Baba Teḱe.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, both with daily highs of 28 °C and lows of 16 °C, and about 6 rainy days each. January is the coldest month, featuring daily highs of 5 °C and lows of -4 °C with rain and snow totaling 52 mm across about 12 days. November is the wettest month with 86 mm of rain falling on about 11 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Skopje International Airport in Ilinden, located 54 km away. Tetovo is also positioned 38 km from the capital city of Skopje.
Top sights in Tetovo
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °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 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 11 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 52 | 54 | 57 | 66 | 70 | 68 | 60 | 49 | 69 | 76 | 86 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Tetovo (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.