Azerbaijan Weather & Climate 2026

BWk Cold Desert

Monthly climate averages for Baku. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Climate Overview

Azerbaijan experiences average highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 4 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records.

Drier season: Jan–Sep Wetter season: Feb–Dec

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

Jan 3.4/10 Feb 3.3/10 Mar 4.4/10 Apr 7.6/10 May 8.1/10 Jun 9.8/10 Jul 8.7/10 Aug 8.4/10 Sep 9.8/10 Oct 8/10 Nov 6.7/10 Dec 3.8/10

Key figures

Climate Score
6.8/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
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Low
Temperature 18°C / 14°C
Feels Like 17°C / 12°C
Rainy Days 4
Rainfall 18 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 75%
Wind Speed 31 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Snow Days 2 days
Frost Days 1 days
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Hottest Month
29°C
August
Avg Low25°C
Rain1days
Coldest Month
5°C
February
Avg High8°C
Rain5days
Driest Month
0days
June
Avg High26°C
Avg Low22°C
Windiest Month
34 km/h
February (Gusts 48)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to less favorable weather conditions.

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:11
Daylight 15h
Sunset 20:13

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City forecasts

14-day forecasts for major cities in Azerbaijan

Weather changes by city, coast, elevation, and region. Use these live previews for populated places in Azerbaijan, then open a city page for the full forecast.

Baku

Population: 2.4M

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Sumqayıt

Population: 358.7K

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Ganja

Population: 335.6K

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Lankaran

Population: 240.3K

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Tovuz

Population: 177.2K

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Yevlakh

Population: 127.4K

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Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 5 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 1 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 5 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 6 days/mo

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C 0°C -6°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 8 mm 16 mm 24 mm 32 mm 40 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Wind Speed

0 15 30 45 60 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind SpeedGusts

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 15 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Daylight Hours

16h 14h 12h 10h 8h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive

Snow Days

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Snow DaysSnowfall

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January
Poor
Temp
8°C / 6°C
Feels Like
4°C / 0°C
Rain
4days (15 mm) Good
Sun
7.1h Good
Humidity
79% Humid
Snow Days
2days
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February
Poor
Temp
8°C / 5°C
Feels Like
4°C / -1°C
Rain
5days (17 mm) Good
Sun
8h Good
Humidity
77% Humid
Snow Days
3days
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March
Poor
Temp
10°C / 7°C
Feels Like
7°C / 2°C
Rain
6days (23 mm) Good
Sun
9.5h Good
Humidity
80% Humid
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April
Good
Temp
16°C / 11°C
Feels Like
13°C / 8°C
Rain
3days (22 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.1h Excellent
Humidity
77% Humid
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May
Good
Temp
20°C / 16°C
Feels Like
19°C / 13°C
Rain
5days (19 mm) Good
Sun
11.6h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
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June best
Excellent
Temp
26°C / 22°C
Feels Like
27°C / 21°C
Rain
0days (3 mm) Excellent
Sun
13.4h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
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July best
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 25°C
Feels Like
31°C / 25°C
Rain
1days (4 mm) Excellent
Sun
13.5h Excellent
Humidity
69% Muggy
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August best
Excellent
Temp
29°C / 25°C
Feels Like
31°C / 27°C
Rain
1days (3 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.6h Excellent
Humidity
69% Muggy
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September best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 21°C
Feels Like
25°C / 20°C
Rain
3days (19 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
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October
Good
Temp
20°C / 16°C
Feels Like
18°C / 14°C
Rain
6days (25 mm) Good
Sun
8.9h Good
Humidity
76% Humid
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November
Good
Temp
15°C / 12°C
Feels Like
13°C / 8°C
Rain
7days (29 mm) Good
Sun
7h Good
Humidity
78% Humid
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December
Poor
Temp
10°C / 8°C
Feels Like
7°C / 3°C
Rain
8days (39 mm) Wet
Sun
6h Fair
Humidity
79% Humid
Snow Days
1days
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Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity Status
January 8°C / 6°C 4°C / 0°C 4days (15 mm) Good 7.1h Good 79% Humid Poor View Details
February 8°C / 5°C 4°C / -1°C 5days (17 mm) Good 8h Good 77% Humid Poor View Details
March 10°C / 7°C 7°C / 2°C 6days (23 mm) Good 9.5h Good 80% Humid Poor View Details
April 16°C / 11°C 13°C / 8°C 3days (22 mm) Excellent 11.1h Excellent 77% Humid Good View Details
May 20°C / 16°C 19°C / 13°C 5days (19 mm) Good 11.6h Excellent 76% Humid Good View Details
June best 26°C / 22°C 27°C / 21°C 0days (3 mm) Excellent 13.4h Excellent 71% Muggy Excellent View Details
July best 28°C / 25°C 31°C / 25°C 1days (4 mm) Excellent 13.5h Excellent 69% Muggy Excellent View Details
August best 29°C / 25°C 31°C / 27°C 1days (3 mm) Excellent 12.6h Excellent 69% Muggy Excellent View Details
September best 24°C / 21°C 25°C / 20°C 3days (19 mm) Excellent 10.2h Excellent 71% Muggy Excellent View Details
October 20°C / 16°C 18°C / 14°C 6days (25 mm) Good 8.9h Good 76% Humid Good View Details
November 15°C / 12°C 13°C / 8°C 7days (29 mm) Good 7h Good 78% Humid Good View Details
December 10°C / 8°C 7°C / 3°C 8days (39 mm) Wet 6h Fair 79% Humid Poor View Details

Best Time to Visit Azerbaijan (2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Azerbaijan are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Baku, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Azerbaijan is August, with average daytime highs of 29°C (84°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Azerbaijan is February, with average overnight lows of 5°C (40°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Azerbaijan is December, averaging 39mm of precipitation across 8 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Azerbaijan receives approximately 119 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 14 hours. Based on climate data for Baku.
The least favorable months to visit Azerbaijan are January, February, March, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
Average humidity in Azerbaijan is 75%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Azerbaijan receives snow. Months with snowfall average 2 snow days and 2 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 1 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Azerbaijan are 31 km/h (19 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 34 km/h (21 mph) (gusts up to 48 km/h / 30 mph).
Azerbaijan averages 10 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 43%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Azerbaijan is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Azerbaijan has a Cold Desert climate, classified as BWk under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Azerbaijan ranges from 12°C (54°F) to 17°C (63°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Azerbaijan. It earns a climate score of 9.8/10 with Excellent.
For June in Azerbaijan, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 26°C (78°F) and 0 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.

Data Source

Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.

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