Month guide · Baku · Azerbaijan
Baku in April
What April is really like in Baku: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: AlixSaz, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Baku. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Mild and pleasant, ideal for walking the Old City and day trips.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 10°C (50°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Baku: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with March (10°C (50°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:02
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:19
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea
- 10°C (50°F)
Spring (March–May). Mild and increasingly warm, with Novruz celebrations in March and pleasant sightseeing weather by May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in May). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Baku, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · 28 May and railway station area
Teze Bazaar
Baku's main food market sells saffron, sumac, dried fruit, nuts, pomegranates, cheeses, pickles and herbs, with sellers happy to offer tastings.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
Landmark · Old City (İçərişəhər)
Maiden Tower
Visit late in the afternoon for warm light on the Boulevard from the roof.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
Viewpoint · Highland Park
Highland Park and the funicular
Highland Park (Dağüstü Park), next to the Flame Towers, has the best panorama over the bay, the Boulevard and the Old City.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
- Photo spot
Waterfront · Seaside Boulevard and Neftchilar Avenue
Baku Boulevard
Walk it in the evening, when families come out, the air cools and the Flame Towers light up.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- After dark
- Couples
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 9°C and 5 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Baku?
It is one of the best months to visit Baku. Mild and pleasant, ideal for walking the Old City and day trips.
+How warm is Baku in April?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Baku in April?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.