Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Azerbaijan in February.

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Planning a trip to Azerbaijan this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Azerbaijan in February

The weather in Azerbaijan in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Shahdag at -1°C (30°F) to cold in Mingachevir at 10°C (50°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Mingachevir and -9°C (16°F) in Shahdag. On average, February is the coldest month of the year in Azerbaijan. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Azerbaijan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Baku with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to high rainfall in Lankaran with 123 mm (4.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during February. Baku receives roughly 87 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Azerbaijan in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Azerbaijan.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Azerbaijan

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Azerbaijan?

Temperature range in Azerbaijan (February)

Precipitation variation in Azerbaijan (February)

Baku

In February Baku generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
87 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
tolerable
Climate in Baku →

Sheki

In February Sheki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sheki →

Qabala

In February Qabala generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Qabala →

Lankaran

In February Lankaran generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lankaran →

Novxanı

In February Novxanı generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
87 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Novxanı →

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In our records: Azerbaijan February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Azerbaijan in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in Azerbaijan was -11°C (12°F) in Quba on February 8, 2012.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Azerbaijan in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Baku 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Sheki 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Qabala 2°C (36°F) -6°C (21°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Ganja 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Lankaran 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Shahdag -1°C (30°F) -9°C (16°F) 50 mm (2 in)

Azerbaijan weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Azerbaijan in February?

Expect poor weather across Azerbaijan in February. The popular destination of Baku averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Azerbaijan in February?

Baku averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

Does Azerbaijan get a lot of rain in February?

Not particularly. Baku averages just 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Azerbaijan.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Azerbaijan?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Baku, February may not be the ideal time to visit Azerbaijan.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Baku. The weather in February, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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