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Places to see in North Macedonia, from Lake Ohrid to Skopje, and the best time to go: May–Sep.
Places to see in North Macedonia
Lake OhridChurches by a clear lakePhoto: xiquinhosilva · CC BY 2.0
SkopjeOld bazaar and statuesPhoto: kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
Matka CanyonKayaking in a gorgePhoto: kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
Mavrovo National ParkMountain lakes and villagesPhoto: Novica Nakov · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Best time to go to North Macedonia
Generally May to September. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about North Macedonia
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