Weather in May in Azerbaijan
Planning a trip to Azerbaijan this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Azerbaijan in May?
May in Azerbaijan generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Qabala at 18°C to warm in Mingachevir at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Mingachevir and 8°C in Qabala.For a closer look at conditions across Azerbaijan, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Novxanı with an average of 15 mm to high rainfall in Ganja with 121 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Baku enjoys close to 258 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Azerbaijan climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Azerbaijan, check out our Azerbaijan's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Azerbaijan?
Baku
In May Baku generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sheki
In May Sheki generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Qabala
In May Qabala generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Lankaran
In May Lankaran generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Novxanı
In May Novxanı generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Azerbaijan.
Is May the best time to visit Azerbaijan?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Azerbaijan with overall perfect weather in Baku. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Baku. On the other hand, the weather in February tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Azerbaijan.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Azerbaijan? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Azerbaijan.
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