Month guide · Baku · Azerbaijan
Baku in October
What October is really like in Baku: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Emin Bashirov, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Baku. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Mild, with pomegranate season and comfortable sightseeing weather.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Baku: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with September (26°C (79°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:51
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:01
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm September, mild October and pomegranate season; cooler and windier by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in May). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Goychay Pomegranate Festival, about 220 km west (usually late October or early November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 13°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Baku?
It is one of the best months to visit Baku. Mild, with pomegranate season and comfortable sightseeing weather.
+How warm is Baku in October?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Baku in October?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.