Best Time to Visit Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan
Baku is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit Baku for sunny, dry weather is May–October — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through January–September; the wetter half falls in October–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 4.2°C / 39.6°F in February to 25.3°C / 77.5°F in July, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in (July) to 36 mm / 1.4 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Baku's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 17.2°C63°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.9°C71.4°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 25.3°C77.5°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.2°C77.4°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 21.5°C70.7°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 15.6°C60.1°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Baku?
The best time to visit Baku for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 25.3°C / 77.5°F, and the driest is July with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Baku's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Baku?
The rainy season at Baku, Baku runs through October–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 25 mm / 1 in. The wettest single month is November (36 mm / 1.4 in).
What is the driest month in Baku?
The driest month in Baku is July, averaging about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Baku?
The least comfortable months for travel to Baku — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 36 mm / 1.4 in in November, and the coldest month averages 4.2°C / 39.6°F.
Is Baku climate different from Azerbaijan overall?
Yes, usually. Our Baku figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Azerbaijan figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Baku specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.