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Baku · Azerbaijan · 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).

Best time to go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
GYD · Baku

Good for

In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High8 to 36°C46 to 97°F Rain0 to 60mm0 to 2.4in

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.

Baku month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January8°C47°F27mm1.1in9.6h9.6h
February9°C49°F21mm0.8in10.6h10.6h
March12°C53°F33mm1.3in11.8h11.8h
April17°C63°F21mm0.8in13.2h13.2hin the recommended window
May23°C73°F28mm1.1in14.4h14.4hin the recommended window
June30°C86°F2mm0.1in15.0h15.0hin the recommended window
July31°C89°F9mm0.4in14.8h14.8h
August32°C90°F10mm0.4in13.8h13.8h
September27°C80°F20mm0.8in12.4h12.4hin the recommended window
October21°C70°F20mm0.8in11.0h11.0hin the recommended window
November15°C58°F45mm1.8in9.9h9.9h
December11°C51°F39mm1.5in9.3h9.3h

Good to know

Currency
AZNAzerbaijani manat
Language
Azerbaijani
Plug
C, F · 220 V
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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Common questions

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.

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