Month guide · Baku · Azerbaijan
Baku in July
What July is really like in Baku: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 14.8 hours of daylight. Hot and dry with sea breezes; evenings on the Boulevard are lively.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Baku: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with June (27°C (81°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:23
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:10
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and dry, with sea breezes, lively evenings on the Boulevard and beach resorts on the Absheron Peninsula.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Baku, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Baku.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 22°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Baku?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Baku in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Baku?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and dry with sea breezes; evenings on the Boulevard are lively.
+How warm is Baku in July?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Baku in July?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.