Place to visit
Orlovac, North Macedonia: what it is and when to go
Orlovac is a mountain in Republic of Macedonia (Орловац) in North Macedonia (Skopje). Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Republic of Macedonia · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- Орловац
- Where
- North Macedonia
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- SKP Ilinden, 17 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.07537, 21.75795
What it is and where
Orlovac is a mountain in Republic of Macedonia (Орловац) in North Macedonia (Skopje).
It is in Skopje, where this site lists 85 more places to see, 28 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.07537, 21.75795; the nearest main airport is Skopje International Airport (SKP, Ilinden), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around North Macedonia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in North Macedonia. In Kokai 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 Orlovac is April to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:15
- FebBetter not10:22
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:23
- JunBest time15:03
- JulPossible14:47
- AugPossible13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:34
- DecBetter not8:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. 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: Orlovac has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai 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.
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. 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 you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Malo OkoNatural arch2.3 km
- Golemo OkoNatural arch2.7 km
- Golem RidMountain in Republic of Macedonia4.9 km
- Elezov KamenMountain in Republic of Macedonia6.4 km
- Old Mosque, KumanovoMosque in Kumanovo, North Macedonia7.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the North Macedonia guide.
More in North Macedonia: Nature
- Mount Korab: mountain in North Macedonia and Albania
- Mavrovo National Park: national park in North Macedonia
- Shebenik National Park: protected area in Albania
- Sharr Mountains National Park: national park in the northern part of the Sharr mountain range, Kosovo
- Pelister National Park: national park in North Macedonia
- Smolare Falls: waterfall in North Macedonia
Every North Macedonia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Orlovac?
It is a mountain in Republic of Macedonia (Орловац in the local language) in North Macedonia.
When is the best time to visit Orlovac?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57.
How do you get to Orlovac?
The nearest main airport is Skopje International Airport (SKP), 17 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around North Macedonia is explained in its country guide.
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 Malo Oko, Golemo Oko, Golem Rid. The rest is in the North Macedonia guide.
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