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Best time to visit Azerbaijan
The best time to visit Azerbaijan is April–November. Its destinations score highest in September, with an average travel score of 91 out of 100.
The climate in Azerbaijan through the year
When to go
Azerbaijan scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in April–November, with an average of 91 out of 100 in September across the 7 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in September range from 27°C in Sumqayit to 33°C in Nakhchivan. December–March are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in January (50), with daytime highs from 5°C to 10°C.
Where in the country
In September, the highest scores are in Sumqayit (97), Ganja (97) and Baku (96), while Nakhchivan scores 75. The destinations do not all peak at the same time:
- September: Baku, Sumqayit, Ganja and Shikhov Beach
- October: Yevlakh, Mingachevir and Nakhchivan
Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest
Over the year, Mingachevir is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 23°C) and Baku the coolest (20°C). Ganja gets the most precipitation, about 480 mm a year, and Baku the least, about 230 mm. The highest-lying is Shahdag Mountain Resort at about 1,400 m. The warmest sea is at Shikhov Beach: 27°C in August.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, Azerbaijan averages 65 or more in these months:
- Beach holiday: May–October. Best in June: Baku (95), Shikhov Beach (95) and Sumqayit (94)
- City break: March–June and September–November. Best in October: Baku (93), Sumqayit (92) and Nakhchivan (91)
- Hiking: September–May. Best in October: Baku (88), Shikhov Beach (88) and Sumqayit (87)
- Skiing: February. Deepest snow in February: Shahdag Mountain Resort (about 30 cm) and Tufandagh (about 20 cm)
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Sea | Rain | Best destinations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50 | 5–10° | 8° | 21 mm | Yevlakh 53 · Ganja 52 · Mingachevir 52 |
| February | 50 | 8–12° | 7° | 25 mm | Nakhchivan 52 · Ganja 51 · Yevlakh 50 |
| March | 57 | 12–16° | 8° | 36 mm | Yevlakh 66 · Mingachevir 66 · Nakhchivan 63 |
| April | 85 | 18–23° | 12° | 38 mm | Shikhov Beach 89 · Yevlakh 87 · Mingachevir 87 |
| May | 87 | 24–28° | 17° | 41 mm | Baku 95 · Shikhov Beach 95 · Sumqayit 94 |
| June | 79 | 30–35° | 23° | 29 mm | Baku 90 · Sumqayit 90 · Shikhov Beach 85 |
| July | 69 | 32–39° | 26° | 21 mm | Sumqayit 76 · Ganja 76 · Baku 75 |
| August | 68 | 32–38° | 27° | 17 mm | Ganja 76 · Baku 74 · Sumqayit 74 |
| September | 91 | 27–33° | 24° | 24 mm | Sumqayit 97 · Ganja 97 · Baku 96 |
| October | 91 | 21–25° | 20° | 42 mm | Baku 93 · Shikhov Beach 93 · Sumqayit 92 |
| November | 68 | 15–17° | 15° | 31 mm | Yevlakh 75 · Mingachevir 75 · Nakhchivan 67 |
| December | 51 | 7–11° | 11° | 22 mm | Ganja 53 · Yevlakh 53 · Mingachevir 53 |
Score: average of the cities and beach destinations with the default preferences (ski resorts are left out). Day: lowest to highest typical daytime temperature among them. Sea: the warmest. Rain: average.