Baku Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Baku has a warm steppe climate (type Bsh according to the Köppen classification) with warm to hot summers and generally mild winters, though moderate to severe frost can occur when cold air from Siberia flows in. With an average annual rainfall of only 274 mm (11 in) millimeters, Baku is a notably dry city. The months of October, November, and December see the most rainfall, though that’s relative, with amounts between 32 mm (1.3 in) and 43 mm (1.7 in) on average.
In the warm, sometimes hot summer months, rainfall is rare; July averages only one rainy day, with an average of just 6 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation. With over 2,200 hours of sunshine and fewer than sixty rainy days per year, Baku is considered a dry and sunny destination.
Monthly Temperature in Baku
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
Rainfall in Baku
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
Sunshine Hours in Baku
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
Humidity in Baku by Month
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
Wind Speed in Baku
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)
Baku 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
