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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.
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Best time to visit Baku, Azerbaijan
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1-5°C, often cloudy with occasional rain or snow. | low | low |
⚠ Can be very cold and windy. | |
| February | 1-6°C, cold and damp with a chance of rain or snow. | low | low |
⚠ Still quite cold, with strong winds being common. | |
| March | 6-12°C, cool and increasingly sunny with scattered showers. | low | low |
⚠ Weather can be unpredictable, with late winter cold snaps possible. | |
| April | 11-17°C, pleasant and sunny with occasional light rain. | moderate | moderate |
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| May | 16-22°C, warm and sunny, ideal for outdoor activities. | moderate | moderate |
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| June | 21-27°C, warm to hot and sunny, with increasing humidity. | high | high |
⚠ Can start to feel quite hot, especially by the end of the month. | |
| July | 24-30°C, hot and sunny, often humid. | peak | peak |
⚠ Heat can be intense, making daytime sightseeing challenging. | |
| August | 25-31°C, very hot and sunny, with high humidity. | peak | peak |
⚠ Similar to July, with significant heat and humidity. | |
| September | 20-26°C, warm and sunny, with lower humidity than summer. | moderate | moderate |
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| October | 15-21°C, mild and pleasant with sunny spells and some rain. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Can be a bit rainy towards the end of the month. | |
| November | 10-16°C, cool and cloudy with frequent rain. | low | low |
⚠ Can be quite damp and windy. | |
| December | 5-10°C, cool to cold with rain and occasional snow. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ 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.
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