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Best time to visit Baku

Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.

Best time to visit Baku, Azerbaijan

Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.

Month	Weather	Crowds	Prices	Highlights
January	-1-5°C, often cloudy with occasional rain or snow.	low	low	• New Year's celebrations (early Jan) • Winter landscapes ⚠ Can be very cold and windy.
February	1-6°C, cold and damp with a chance of rain or snow.	low	low	• Fewer tourists ⚠ Still quite cold, with strong winds being common.
March	6-12°C, cool and increasingly sunny with scattered showers.	low	low	• Nowruz holiday festivities • Budding spring scenery ⚠ Weather can be unpredictable, with late winter cold snaps possible.
April	11-17°C, pleasant and sunny with occasional light rain.	moderate	moderate	• Flower blooming season • Mild temperatures perfect for exploring
May	16-22°C, warm and sunny, ideal for outdoor activities.	moderate	moderate	• Pleasant warmth • Long daylight hours
June	21-27°C, warm to hot and sunny, with increasing humidity.	high	high	• Start of summer festivals • Long evenings ⚠ Can start to feel quite hot, especially by the end of the month.
July	24-30°C, hot and sunny, often humid.	peak	peak	• Summer vibrancy • Beach access ⚠ Heat can be intense, making daytime sightseeing challenging.
August	25-31°C, very hot and sunny, with high humidity.	peak	peak	• Late summer heat ⚠ Similar to July, with significant heat and humidity.
September	20-26°C, warm and sunny, with lower humidity than summer.	moderate	moderate	• Comfortable temperatures • Harvest season
October	15-21°C, mild and pleasant with sunny spells and some rain.	moderate	moderate	• Autumn colors • Good for walking tours ⚠ Can be a bit rainy towards the end of the month.
November	10-16°C, cool and cloudy with frequent rain.	low	low	• Fewer tourists • Indoor attractions ⚠ Can be quite damp and windy.
December	5-10°C, cool to cold with rain and occasional snow.	moderate	moderate	• New Year's Eve atmosphere • Winter decorations ⚠ Cold and wet, with shorter daylight hours.

Annual events worth timing your trip around

March

Nowruz (Persian New Year)

A vibrant celebration marking the spring equinox with bonfires, music, and traditional foods.

October

Baku International Jazz Festival

Showcases international and local jazz musicians in various venues across the city.

September

Baku Marathon

An annual running event attracting participants from Azerbaijan and abroad, often raising funds for charity.

March

Novruz Holiday

The primary national holiday, celebrated for several days with family gatherings and special meals.

Insider timing tips

•Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October) offer the most pleasant weather, avoiding the intense summer heat and winter cold.
•The Caspian Sea can be windy year-round, but is particularly noticeable during the colder months.
•Summer (July-August) sees the highest prices and crowds, coinciding with peak tourist season and local holidays.
•While winter is cold, the period around New Year's can see a moderate increase in visitors and prices due to holiday travel.