Climate and Weather of Azerbaijan
Nine out of eleven existing climate zones are present in Azerbaijan. The absolute minimum temperature -33°C and the absolute maximum temperature 46°C were observed in Julfa and Ordubad.The maximum annual precipitation is between 1600 mm to 1800 mm in Lankaran and the minimum in Absheron is 200 mm to 350 mm. As you can see this makes the climate in Azerbaijan very varied.
What is the best time to visit Azerbaijan? Due to the risk of extreme weather, both in summer and winter, spring and autumn is the best travel period. If you travel to the coast, for example to the capital Baku, then summer is also a nice option. The average maximum temperature on the coastal areas is around 30°C during summer. Due to the lower relative humidity, it can be very pleasant.
Are you interested in more detailed information for various cities in Azerbaijan?
Please select the city you plan to visit, or one closest to your destination. For each selected city, you will see the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.