Season guide · Baku · Azerbaijan
Baku in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Khortan, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Warm September, mild October and pomegranate season; cooler and windier by November. Expect highs up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 15 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 8°C (46°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 15
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F) to 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 3 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 20°C (68°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 6 | 11 h | 3/5 |
| November | 14°C (57°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 6 | 9.9 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 20°C (68°F) against a yearly 18°C (64°F), and 15 of the year's roughly 52 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Azerbaijan Grand Prix — Formula 1 street race (in recent years mid-September)
- October: Goychay Pomegranate Festival, about 220 km west (usually late October or early November)
Make the most of the weather
Religious site · Bibi-Heybat
Bibi-Heybat Mosque
On the coast road south of the city, this mosque was rebuilt in the late 1990s and 2000s after the original was destroyed in the Soviet period.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Views
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
Nature · Absheron Peninsula
Yanar Dag
A hillside on the Absheron Peninsula, about 25 km north of the centre, where natural gas seeping from the ground has burned continuously for decades.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- After dark
- Kids
- Photo spot
Day trips in autumn
- Quba and Khinalug (About 2 hours 30 minutes by car to Quba) — Quba is known for its orchards and carpets, and across the river is Qırmızı Qəsəbə, a historic Mountain Jewish town.
- Gabala (About 3 hours 30 minutes by car) — A mountain resort area in the Greater Caucasus foothills, with forest walks, Nohur Lake and the Tufandag cable cars, which run in summer and in the ski season.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Baku?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm September, mild October and pomegranate season; cooler and windier by November.
+What is the weather like in Baku in autumn?
Highs of up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 15 rainy days over the season.