Azerbaijan weather in May
What is the weather like in Azerbaijan in May?
The weather conditions in Azerbaijan in May vary from tolerable to perfect depending on the destination.
During May in Azerbaijan, the average maximum temperature varies from moderate in Sheki with 17°C (63°F) to high in Baku with 25°C (78°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (58°F) in Baku and 5°C (40°F) in Sheki.
Precipitation in May varies from low in Baku with an average of 24mm (0.9 inches) of rainfall to moderate in Sheki with 82mm (3.2 inches).
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 258 hours of sunshine in Baku during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Azerbaijan.
Where to go in Azerbaijan in May





Popular destinations in Azerbaijan
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Azerbaijan?
Average weather in Baku
In May Baku generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (58°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Sheki
In May Sheki generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (40°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Qabala
In May Qabala generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Lankaran
In May Lankaran generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (71°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Novxan?
In May Novxan? generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (58°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Azerbaijan?
In our opinion May is one of the best times to visit Azerbaijan with commonly perfect weather in Baku. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Azerbaijan is in April, May, June, July, September and October with generally perfect weather in Baku.
The worst months are January, February, August and December that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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