Best time to visit Azerbaijan

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The best time to visit Azerbaijan is November

While Azerbaijan is a popular destination to visit all year round, November is the ideal time to go due to a number of factors such as the climate, cost of travel and accommodation, as well as avoiding peak holiday periods.

In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 32℃ (90℉) in Baku, Azerbaijan. In the winter, temperatures can get down to 2℃ (35℉) around February-time. In other areas of Azerbaijan, temperatures might differ so be sure to compare other destinations below.

The sun stays up the longest in Azerbaijan in July, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. The wet season in Azerbaijan usually falls during the months surrounding November each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.

Learn everything you need to know to help you decide when to go to Azerbaijan below, and don’t forget to use the awesome travel tools we know and love to help you find the best deals and make booking your vacation a breeze!

Warmest month

August

Least rainfall

August

Most daylight

July

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Azerbaijan seasons

Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Azerbaijan is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Best time to visit the top destinations in Azerbaijan

We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.

CityBest time to visitJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
BakuNovember
8℃
5℃
8℃
5℃
11℃
7℃
15℃
10℃
22℃
17℃
27℃
22℃
30℃
25℃
30℃
25℃
25℃
22℃
20℃
16℃
14℃
11℃
10℃
7℃
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Top FAQs

Azerbaijan is in Middle East.

Check out these guides for the top must-see destinations in Azerbaijan:

The warmest month of the year in Baku, one of the most popular places to visit in Azerbaijan, is August.
The driest month of the year in Baku, Azerbaijan, is usually around August each year.

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