AI-generatedBaku at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jul, Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,400 h
- Rain a year
- 223 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Baku
Baku has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year, Baku is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – July, September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:5018:02
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:33–07:27 · evening 17:25–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:22–06:33 · evening 18:19–18:30
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Baku in October?
In October, Baku is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Baku.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min06:50 – 18:02
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 33 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+4Asia/Baku
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %83 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Baku
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.9 – 20.4 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Baku ranges from 7.1 °C in February to 26.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
From October to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.6 and 27.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8.2° | 7.2° | 9.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 7.1° | 5.7° | 8.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.8° | 7.1° | 8.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.7° | 9.3° | 11.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.1° | 15.0° | 17.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 21.8° | 20.2° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.3° | 24.5° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.6° | 25.6° | 27.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 23.9° | 23.2° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 19.7° | 18.9° | 20.4° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 14.9° | 13.5° | 16.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.8° | 10.0° | 11.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Baku
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Baku, 46 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Baku
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Baku: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Baku has about 6 rainy days with 30 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Baku
How breezy and how cloudy Baku is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Baku typically peaks at 33 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Baku: variable cloud, with about 5.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Baku
How often the day gets hot in Baku (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Baku has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Baku
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (4°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 73 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29 | 7° | 4° | 8.2° | 3.7 h | 6 | 20 |
| FebruaryFeb | 32 | 8° | 4° | 7.1° | 4.5 h | 5 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 10° | 6° | 7.8° | 5.9 h | 5 | 22 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 15° | 10° | 10.7° | 7.3 h | 5 | 21 |
| MayMay | 98 | 21° | 16° | 16.1° | 8.3 h | 3 | 13 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 26° | 21° | 21.8° | 9.9 h | 1 | 5 |
| JulyJul | 88 | 29° | 24° | 25.3° | 10.5 h | 1 | 7 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 30° | 25° | 26.6° | 9.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 25° | 21° | 23.9° | 6.7 h | 4 | 19 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 20° | 16° | 19.7° | 5.2 h | 6 | 30 |
| NovemberNov | 54 | 14° | 11° | 14.9° | 3.6 h | 7 | 31 |
| DecemberDec | 34 | 10° | 7° | 10.8° | 3.3 h | 6 | 26 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
40.38° N, 49.89° E · 0 m · Asia/Baku
Best time to visit Baku
The best time to visit Baku is from May to July and in September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 31 mm of precipitation.
Baku through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Baku in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 10–21 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Baku in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Baku in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–25 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Baku in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–10 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Baku for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Baku
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Baku: score 100 against 82. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in June. June has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 82 | 100better |
| Day high | 20° | 26° |
| Night low | 16° | 21° |
| Sea | 19.7° | 21.8° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 9.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 30 mm | 5 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2better | 10 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Baku month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January7° · Sea 8° · 4 h
In January, Baku is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 20 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baku.
Baku in January32February8° · Sea 7° · 5 h
In February, Baku is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 23 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baku.
Baku in February49March10° · Sea 8° · 6 h
In March, Baku is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 22 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Baku.
Baku in March79April15° · Sea 11° · 7 h
In April, Baku is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Baku.
Baku in April98May21° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In May, Baku is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Baku.
Baku in May100June26° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Baku is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Baku.
Baku in June88July29° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Baku is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Baku.
Baku in July84August30° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In August, Baku is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Baku.
Baku in August92September25° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In September, Baku is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Baku.
Baku in September82October20° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In October, Baku is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Baku.
Baku in October54November14° · Sea 15° · 4 h
In November, Baku is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Baku.
Baku in November34December10° · Sea 11° · 3 h
In December, Baku is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baku.
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Baku vs. Derbent
In October Baku has the better holiday weather (score 82 vs. 76). During the day Derbent is 2 °C cooler than Baku. The sea in Derbent is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Baku | Derbent |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 82 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 18° |
| Sea | 20° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Jul, Sep | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Azerbaijan in October: the best places
In October, Baku ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- BakuThis page20°20°82
- 2Khankendi17°68
Planning a trip to Baku
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Baku in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Baku has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 98
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 32
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 20 min
- Distance
- 4,000 km
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (3 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Baku
When is the best time to visit Baku?
The best time to visit Baku is from May to July and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Baku?
The sea temperature in Baku ranges from 7.1 °C in February to 26.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Baku in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Baku?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Baku?
The wettest month is November with 31 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Baku get?
Baku gets around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.5 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Baku in?
Baku uses the time zone Asia/Baku, at UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Baku?
A nonstop flight from London to Baku takes about 5 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,000 km.
Which school holidays are best for Baku?
Baku has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 98, Summer holidays 85, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 32.
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