Azerbaijan Capital
Best time to visit Baku
Go inMay–October
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Baku is famously windy; spring and autumn are calmest.
See Baku on the globeBaku month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 7°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Poor | 7°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Mixed | 10°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Novruz |
| April | Good | 16°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Great | 22°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| June | Great | 27°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| July | Great | 30°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| August | Great | 30°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| September | Great | 26°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| October | Great | 20°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Good | 14°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Poor | 9°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Baku
- March🎉 NovruzBonfires and sweets around 20 March.
Good to know
- Flights to Baku are usually cheapest in November–March.
Baku is the world’s largest city below sea level.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Baku?
The best time to visit Baku is May–October. Baku is famously windy; spring and autumn are calmest.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Baku?
Flights are usually cheapest in November–March, when demand is lowest.
When is Baku busiest?
Baku rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.
What is the weather like in Baku?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C, and January the coolest at 7°C.
Nearby destinations
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- Ashgabat, Turkmenistan best in May and Sep–Oct