Baku weather in May (Azerbaijan)

Curious about the May weather in Baku? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Baku the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Baku in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 4 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 258 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Baku. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Baku climate page with graphs.

 

Baku, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 65%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 258 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Azerbaijan in May

Find out more about the weather in Azerbaijan in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Baku in May?

For visitors traveling to Baku, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Azerbaijan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Azerbaijan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.