Azerbaijan weather in May

Are you planning a trip to Azerbaijan in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Azerbaijan in May?

May in Azerbaijan generally has temperatures that range from moderate to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate 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.

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. Meanwhile, Baku enjoys approximately 258 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Azerbaijan for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Azerbaijan climate page.

Where to go in Azerbaijan in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Azerbaijan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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

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 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.

Baku
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   April April
<<  
15°C 
10°C 
195 hours 
24 mm 
5 days 
21°C 
16°C 
258 hours 
16 mm 
4 days 
June   >> June
>>  
27°C 
21°C 
294 hours 
7.2 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Baku

Average weather in 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.

Sheki
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
82 mm 
11 days 
20°C 
10°C 
81 mm 
13 days 
June   >> June
>>  
25°C 
14°C 
73 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Sheki

Average weather in 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.

Qabala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
3°C 
87 mm 
10 days 
18°C 
8°C 
87 mm 
12 days 
June   >> June
>>  
22°C 
12°C 
81 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Qabala

Average weather in 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.

Lankaran
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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<<   April April
<<  
16°C 
11°C 
81 mm 
8 days 
22°C 
17°C 
64 mm 
8 days 
June   >> June
>>  
27°C 
21°C 
35 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Lankaran

Average weather in 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.

Novxanı
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
10°C 
195 hours 
25 mm 
4 days 
20°C 
15°C 
258 hours 
15 mm 
4 days 
June   >> June
>>  
26°C 
21°C 
294 hours 
7.4 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Novxanı

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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.

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