Capital city, Azerbaijan
Baku weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Baku
Spring and autumn are mild. July–Aug is hot and humid; winter is cool and very windy (Baku means 'city of winds'), with occasional rain.
Baku weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan8°16 mm
- Feb7°15 mm
- Mar10°16 mm
- Apr13°13 mm
- May20°10 mm
- Jun25°6 mm
- Jul28°3 mm
- Aug29°4 mm
- Sep25°13 mm
- Oct19°22 mm
- Nov14°25 mm
- Dec10°17 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C46°F | 5°C40°F | 16 mm | 82% | Cold |
| February | 7°C45°F | 4°C40°F | 15 mm | 82% | Cold |
| March | 10°C49°F | 6°C42°F | 16 mm | 82% | Cold |
| April | 13°C56°F | 9°C48°F | 13 mm | 80% | Cool |
| May | 20°C67°F | 15°C59°F | 10 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| June | 25°C77°F | 21°C69°F | 6 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| July | 28°C82°F | 24°C75°F | 3 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| August | 29°C83°F | 25°C76°F | 4 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| September | 25°C76°F | 22°C71°F | 13 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| October | 19°C67°F | 16°C61°F | 22 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| November | 14°C57°F | 11°C51°F | 25 mm | 80% | Cool |
| December | 10°C49°F | 7°C44°F | 17 mm | 82% | Cold |
Best months across Azerbaijan
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Baku?
Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Spring and autumn are mild. July–Aug is hot and humid; winter is cool and very windy (Baku means 'city of winds'), with occasional rain.
When is the rainy season in Baku?
Rain peaks in November with about 25 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Baku?
August, with average highs of 29°C (83°F).
How cold does Baku get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 4°C (40°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Heydar Aliyev International Airport
- Baku Metro
- Azerbaijan Tourism Board
- Bolt Baku
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.