Baku
Flame-shaped towers lit up along a Caspian waterfront, a walled old town that predates the skyline by about a thousand years, and mud volcanoes an hour out for anyone who wants to see the ground bubble.
The best time to visit Baku is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (69°F). Local time there is 07:35 (UTC+4).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
April · high 63°F · rain 0.8in · 13.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C47°F | 27mm1.1in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| February | 9°C49°F | 21mm0.8in | 10.6h10.6h | |
| March | 12°C53°F | 33mm1.3in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 17°C63°F | 21mm0.8in | 13.2h13.2h | in the recommended window |
| May | 23°C73°F | 28mm1.1in | 14.4h14.4h | in the recommended window |
| June | 30°C86°F | 2mm0.1in | 15.0h15.0h | in the recommended window |
| July | 31°C89°F | 9mm0.4in | 14.8h14.8h | |
| August | 32°C90°F | 10mm0.4in | 13.8h13.8h | |
| September | 27°C80°F | 20mm0.8in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 21°C70°F | 20mm0.8in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| November | 15°C58°F | 45mm1.8in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| December | 11°C51°F | 39mm1.5in | 9.3h9.3h |
Good to know
- Currency
- AZNAzerbaijani manat
- Language
- Azerbaijani
- Driving
- on the right
1 USD is about 1.70 AZN.
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Baku?
The best time to visit Baku is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (69°F).
How warm does Baku get?
Typical daytime highs in Baku are Mar–May 17°C (63°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (88°F), Sep–Nov 21°C (69°F), Dec–Feb 9°C (49°F).
Is Baku expensive?
On the ground, Baku is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Baku good for?
Baku is good for old stones and real towns, eating extremely well, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, an unhurried pace.
