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 08:59 (UTC+4).
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The year at a glance
April · high 17°C · rain 21mm · 13.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
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 |
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- AZNAzerbaijani manat
- Language
- Azerbaijani
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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 middling.
What sort of trip is Baku good for?
Baku is good for history and culture, food and drink, bucket-list trips, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is Baku?
The wettest month in Baku is November at 45mm (1.8in), the driest June at 2mm (0.1in), with a monthly average of 23mm (0.9in).
What plug do I need for Baku?
Baku uses type C, F sockets at 220 V.
