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Baku in September
What September is really like in Baku: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Frokor, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Baku. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Warm and pleasant; the Formula 1 race brings crowds and road closures in some years.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Baku: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with August (30°C (86°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:50
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm September, mild October and pomegranate season; cooler and windier by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Azerbaijan Grand Prix — Formula 1 street race (in recent years mid-September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Seaside Boulevard and Neftchilar Avenue
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
Visit before buying a carpet to learn about regional styles and quality.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
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
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Baku.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 18°C and 3 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 September a good time to visit Baku?
It is one of the best months to visit Baku. Warm and pleasant; the Formula 1 race brings crowds and road closures in some years.
+How warm is Baku in September?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Baku in September?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.