Month guide · Baku · Azerbaijan
Baku in February
What February is really like in Baku: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Urek Meniashvili, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 7°C (45°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Cold and quiet, with strong winds; the lowest prices of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 7°C (45°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 6°C (43°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Baku: days average 7°C (45°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 28 days. Compared with January (7°C (45°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:34
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:15
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Sea
- 6°C (43°F)
Winter (December–February). Cold and windy, with occasional snow; quiet and low-priced, good for museums and indoor sights.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in May). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Baku, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Fountain Square and Nizami Street
National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
Housed in the mansion of oil magnate Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, the museum covers Azerbaijan's history from prehistory to the 20th century.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Architecture · Fountain Square and Nizami Street
Baku Metro stations
Buy a BakuCard and ride a few stops between Sahil, Nizami and İçərişəhər to see the station décor.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
- Art
Neighbourhood · Old City (İçərişəhər)
Old City (İçərişəhər)
Baku's walled historic core, UNESCO-listed with the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, is a maze of stone lanes, caravanserais, mosques and small museums.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
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
What to pack
For highs near 7°C, lows near 2°C and 6 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Baku?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Baku in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Baku?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold and quiet, with strong winds; the lowest prices of the year.
+How warm is Baku in February?
Average highs are around 7°C (45°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Baku in February?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.