Season guide · Baku · Azerbaijan
Baku in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Urek Meniashvili, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Hot and dry, with sea breezes, lively evenings on the Boulevard and beach resorts on the Absheron Peninsula. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 4 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 19°C (66°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 4
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 2 | 15 h | 4/5 |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 1 | 14.8 h | 4/5 |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 1 | 13.8 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 18°C (64°F), and 4 of the year's roughly 52 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
Make the most of the weather
Waterfront · Seaside Boulevard and Neftchilar Avenue
Baku Boulevard
Walk it in the evening, when families come out, the air cools and the Flame Towers light up.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- After dark
- Couples
- Outdoors
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
Religious site · Bibi-Heybat
Bibi-Heybat Mosque
Dress modestly; women should cover their hair, and scarves are often available at the entrance.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Views
Landmark · Old City (İçərişəhər)
Maiden Tower
A cylindrical stone tower about 29 metres tall at the edge of the Old City, its origins and purpose still debated by historians.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
Viewpoint · Highland Park
Highland Park and the funicular
Ride the funicular up at dusk, watch the city lights come on, then walk down the steps to the Boulevard.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
- Photo spot
Day trips in summer
- Shamakhi (About 2 hours by car) — The former capital of the Shirvan region has the large Juma Mosque, the Yeddi Gumbez mausoleums and, on the road from Baku, the cliff-side Diri Baba Mausoleum.
- Quba and Khinalug (About 2 hours 30 minutes by car to Quba) — Quba is known for its orchards and carpets, and across the river is Qırmızı Qəsəbə, a historic Mountain Jewish town.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Baku?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot and dry, with sea breezes, lively evenings on the Boulevard and beach resorts on the Absheron Peninsula.
+What is the weather like in Baku in summer?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 4 rainy days over the season.