Month guide · Baku · Azerbaijan
Baku in June
What June is really like in Baku: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Khortan, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Baku. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 15 hours of daylight. Warm to hot and dry; beach resorts open on the Absheron Peninsula.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 15 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Baku: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 30 days. Compared with May (22°C (72°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:09
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:12
- Daylight
- About 15 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Baku, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Fountain Square and Nizami Street
Fountain Square and Nizami Street
Fountain Square and the pedestrian Nizami Street are the city's main gathering places, lined with oil-boom-era buildings, shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- After dark
- Architecture
Religious site · Surakhani
Ateshgah Fire Temple
Combine it with Yanar Dag in the late afternoon and stay for sunset at the burning hillside.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
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
Museum · Old City (İçərişəhər)
Museum of Miniature Books
Look for the smallest books in the centre cases; staff can point them out.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
- Kids
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Baku.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 19°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Baku?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Baku?
It is one of the best months to visit Baku. Warm to hot and dry; beach resorts open on the Absheron Peninsula.
+How warm is Baku in June?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Baku in June?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.