Baku Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Baku, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in August to a chilly 9°C (48°F) in February.

Nighttime temperatures range from 24°C (75°F) in August to 4°C (39°F) in February.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Baku tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 274 mm (11 in) of rain per year. The seasons in Baku bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 42 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 6 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 6.5 mm (0.3 in) over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Baku Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Baku, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 2.9 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Baku.

The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 77%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s (8 knots) in January, February, November and December to 6 m/s (12 knots) in July and August. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)