Best time to visit · Baku · Azerbaijan
The best time to visit Baku
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Nick Taylor, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
The best times to visit Baku are April to June and September to October, when it is warm and pleasant for walking and day trips. July and August are hot but good for the Caspian beaches. Winter is cold and windy, though museums and tea houses make it workable, and Novruz in March is a festive time to visit.
Key facts
- Best months
- April–June and September–October
- Shoulder season
- March and July–August
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 30°C (86°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 7°C (45°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~6 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- February
Seasons
Baku has a semi-arid climate with hot, dry summers and cool, windy winters. It is known as the 'City of Winds', with the north Khazri and south Gilavar winds often blowing off the Caspian. Rain is light throughout the year.
March–May
Spring
Mild and increasingly warm, with Novruz celebrations in March and pleasant sightseeing weather by May.
June–August
Summer
Hot and dry, with sea breezes, lively evenings on the Boulevard and beach resorts on the Absheron Peninsula.
September–November
Autumn
Warm September, mild October and pomegranate season; cooler and windier by November.
December–February
Winter
Cold and windy, with occasional snow; quiet and low-priced, good for museums and indoor sights.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 2°C | 6 | 7°C | 9.6 h | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| February | 7°C | 2°C | 6 | 6°C | 10.6 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| March | 10°C | 4°C | 6 | 7°C | 11.8 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| April | 16°C | 9°C | 5 | 10°C | 13.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 22°C | 14°C | 4 | 16°C | 14.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| June | 27°C | 19°C | 2 | 22°C | 15 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 30°C | 22°C | 1 | 25°C | 14.8 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 30°C | 22°C | 1 | 26°C | 13.8 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 26°C | 18°C | 3 | 23°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 20°C | 13°C | 6 | 18°C | 11 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 14°C | 8°C | 6 | 13°C | 9.9 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 10°C | 4°C | 6 | 9°C | 9.3 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | New Year celebrations |
| March | Novruz — spring new year with bonfires and pastries (around 20–21 March) |
| May | Independence Day (28 May) |
| 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) |
| December | New Year's Eve celebrations |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in February, and the sights are quietest in January–February.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | A warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; Shoes with good grip for icy pavements; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Baku?
The best times to visit Baku are April to June and September to October, when it is warm and pleasant for walking and day trips. July and August are hot but good for the Caspian beaches. Winter is cold and windy, though museums and tea houses make it workable, and Novruz in March is a festive time to visit.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Baku?
Usually in February. Cold and quiet, with strong winds; the lowest prices of the year.
+What is the rainiest month in Baku?
January, with about 6 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Baku get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).