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Best time to visit Azerbaijan: month by month
Short answer
May–June and September–October are best, with Baku highs of about 22–29°C in May–June and 20–26°C in September–October, and the mountain roads open. July and August reach about 31–33°C on average in Baku (heatwaves higher), while winter is mild on the coast but snowy in the mountains.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C | 3°C | 6 | low |
| Feb | 9°C | 3°C | 4 | low |
| Mar | 11°C | 5°C | 7 | medium |
| Apr | 18°C | 11°C | 3 | medium |
| May | 22°C | 15°C | 7 | high |
| Jun | 29°C | 21°C | 1 | high |
| Jul | 31°C | 23°C | 2 | high |
| Aug | 33°C | 24°C | 1 | high |
| Sep | 26°C | 19°C | 4 | high |
| Oct | 20°C | 14°C | 6 | medium |
| Nov | 15°C | 10°C | 6 | low |
| Dec | 10°C | 6°C | 6 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
March is cool (about 11°C) and Novruz brings bonfires around 20–21 March; by May highs reach about 22°C and the countryside is green.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and dry in Baku, with highs of about 29–33°C; it is the time for the cooler mountains around Quba, Sheki and Khinalug.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (about 26°C) and October (about 20°C) are pleasant, with apple harvest in Quba; November cools to about 15°C.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild on the coast at about 8–10°C but windy and grey; snow closes the road to Khinalug at times and Shahdag's ski resort opens.
Events worth planning around
- Novruz, the spring new year, around 20–21 March
- Baku Formula 1 Grand Prix on the city street circuit (dates vary; recently in September)
- Quba apple season and festival (autumn, around October)
When to avoid
Avoid July and August if you plan to spend most of your time in Baku, as heat and wind can be tiring. Winter is fine for Baku but not for mountain trips.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Azerbaijan?
May–June and September–October, with warm days of about 20–29°C in Baku and open mountain roads.
Is Baku very windy?
Yes, Baku is known as a windy city; expect strong wind in any season and bring a jacket.
When is Novruz?
Around 20–21 March, with bonfires, sweets and public holidays.