# Волчjак, North Macedonia: what it is and when to go

> Волчjак is a summit in North Macedonia, at 1,159 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in North Macedonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/j/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-12
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Summit · Nature, Mountains
- **Where:** North Macedonia
- **Elevation:** 1,159 m
- **Best time:** April to June and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** SKP Ilinden, 80 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 41.4682, 22.33478

## What it is and where

Волчjак is a summit in North Macedonia, at 1,159 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in North Macedonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Its coordinates are 41.4682, 22.33478; the nearest main airport is Skopje International Airport (SKP, Ilinden), 80 km as the crow flies. How to get around North Macedonia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.468197%2C22.334779)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.468197%2C22.334779)

It is one of the [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/naturaleza/) and [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/montana/) places in North Macedonia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Волчjак is **April to June and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 9 h 19 |
| February | Better not | 10 h 24 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 40 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 07 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 20 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 59 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 43 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 40 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 51 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 37 |
| December | Better not | 9 h 01 |

In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nature | April to June and September to October | March, July to August and November |
| Mountains | April to June and September to October | March, July to August and November |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Волчjак has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to North Macedonia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to North Macedonia

To enter North Macedonia there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Ohrid is packed in July and August: book ahead”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the North Macedonia checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Macedonian denar (MKD); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 192 police · 193 fire brigade · 194 ambulance.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Museum of Wine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/museum-of-wine/): Museum · 10 km
- [Kalabaster](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/kalabaster/): Mountains · Hiking · 10 km
- [Popova Kula](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/popova-kula/): Winery · 11 km
- [Negotino Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/monastery-of-negotino/): Temples · 19 km
- [Povardarie
JSC](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/povardarie-jsc/): Winery · 19 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the North Macedonia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/).

## More in North Macedonia: Nature

- [Mount Korab](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/mount-korab/): mountain in North Macedonia and Albania
- [Mavrovo National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/parque-nacional-mavrovo/): national park in North Macedonia
- [Shebenik National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/shebenik-jabllanice-national-park/): protected area in Albania
- [Sharr Mountains National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/sharri-national-park/): national park in the northern part of the Sharr mountain range, Kosovo
- [Pelister National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/pelister-national-park/): national park in North Macedonia
- [Smolare Falls](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/smolarski-vodopadi/): waterfall in North Macedonia

Every North Macedonia place under Nature, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/naturaleza/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Волчjак?

It is a summit in North Macedonia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in North Macedonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Волчjак?

April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01.

### How do you get to Волчjак?

The nearest main airport is Skopje International Airport (SKP), 80 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.468197%2C22.334779) opens the route on the map, and how to get around North Macedonia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the North Macedonia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Museum of Wine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/museum-of-wine/), [Kalabaster](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/kalabaster/), [Popova Kula](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/popova-kula/). The rest is in [the North Macedonia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/macedonia-del-norte/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5812784187), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q59943531), CC0. More about Волчjак on [Wikipedia](https://mk.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%92%D0%BE%D0%BB%D1%87%D1%98%D0%B0%D0%BA_(%D0%BF%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8_%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%B2)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).