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Gabala weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Jan–Feb, May–Jun, Sep–OctBest time to visit

When to go to Gabala

May–June and Sep–Oct are pleasant for hiking. Skiing is roughly Dec–Mar. July–Aug is busy and warm; the town is quiet otherwise.

Gabala weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
-5°5°15°25°35°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January6°C42°F-3°C26°F17 mm78%Cold
February7°C45°F-3°C27°F24 mm77%Cold
March12°C54°F1°C34°F29 mm73%Cool
April17°C62°F6°C42°F33 mm71%Cool
May23°C73°F11°C53°F35 mm66%Pleasant
June28°C82°F16°C61°F28 mm57%Pleasant
July31°C87°F19°C66°F19 mm55%Pleasant
August30°C87°F18°C65°F17 mm53%Pleasant
September25°C77°F14°C57°F30 mm65%Pleasant
October19°C66°F8°C47°F34 mm75%Pleasant
November12°C53°F2°C36°F27 mm77%Cool
December7°C45°F-1°C30°F17 mm79%Cold

Best months across Azerbaijan

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
BakuApr–May, Sep–OctAug (29°C)
ShekiApr–Jun, Sep–OctJul (32°C)
GabalaJan–Feb, May–Jun, Sep–OctJul (31°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Gabala?

Jan–Feb, May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June and Sep–Oct are pleasant for hiking. Skiing is roughly Dec–Mar. July–Aug is busy and warm; the town is quiet otherwise.

When is the rainy season in Gabala?

Rain peaks in May with about 35 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.

What is the hottest month in Gabala?

July, with average highs of 31°C (87°F).

How cold does Gabala get?

The coolest nights are in January, averaging -3°C (26°F).

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Sources

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. Temperatures are adjusted by 5°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.