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Lankaran weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Lankaran at a glance

Best time
Jun – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 31°
Warmest sea
Aug · 27.9°
Sunshine a year
1,910 h
Rain a year
806 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+4
Elevation
0 m

Climate in Lankaran

Lankaran has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 1,910 hours of sunshine a year, Lankaran is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Lankaran

The best time to visit Lankaran is from June to August. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and in September. Rain is frequent in March and from October to December; the wettest month is October with 131 mm.

Lankaran through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Lankaran in spring

Mar – May

25

Poor

  • 13–23 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 4.8 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Lankaran in summer

Jun – Aug

99

Excellent

  • 28–31 °C by day
  • Sea 26 °C
  • 9.2 h of sun a day
  • 11 rainy days in all

Lankaran in autumn

Sep – Nov

42

Fair

  • 16–26 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 4.0 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Lankaran in winter

Dec – Feb

9

Poor

  • 10–12 °C by day
  • Sea 11 °C
  • 3.0 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Jun, Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Mar, Oct – Dec

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Dec – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lankaran for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

37

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: June – August

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 17°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

06:5218:08

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 06:36–07:28 · evening 17:32–18:24
Blue hour
Morning 06:26–06:36 · evening 18:24–18:35

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.

October in Lankaran compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 20°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high23°18°
Night-time low17°13°
Sea24°20°
Daylight11.8 h10.7 h

What is the weather like in Lankaran in October?

In October, Lankaran is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 131 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lankaran.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 15 min06:52 – 18:08
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
59 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+4offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %35 %
  • Seaweight 25 %70 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %26 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Lankaran

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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June has the better holiday weather in Lankaran: score 100 against 37. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in June. June has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Lankaran
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score37100better
Daytime high21°28°
Night-time low15°21°
Sea21.9°24.2°
Sunshine3.7 h9.0 hbetter
Rainy days144better
Rainfall131 mm18 mmbetter
Muggy days5better18

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Lankaran month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

9January10° · Sea 11° · 3.1 h

In January, Lankaran is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lankaran.

Lankaran in January
11February10° · Sea 9° · 3.3 h

In February, Lankaran is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lankaran.

Lankaran in February
11March13° · Sea 10° · 3.7 h

In March, Lankaran is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lankaran.

Lankaran in March
13April17° · Sea 13° · 4.3 h

In April, Lankaran is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lankaran.

Lankaran in April
50May23° · Sea 19° · 6.3 h

In May, Lankaran is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Lankaran.

Lankaran in May
100June28° · Sea 24° · 9.0 h

In June, Lankaran is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Lankaran.

Lankaran in June
100July30° · Sea 27° · 10.0 h

In July, Lankaran is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Lankaran.

Lankaran in July
98August31° · Sea 28° · 8.5 h

In August, Lankaran is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Lankaran.

Lankaran in August
80September26° · Sea 26° · 5.5 h

In September, Lankaran is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 73 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Lankaran.

Lankaran in September
37October21° · Sea 22° · 3.7 h

In October, Lankaran is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 131 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lankaran.

Lankaran in October
8November16° · Sea 18° · 2.7 h

In November, Lankaran is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 110 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lankaran.

Lankaran in November
6December12° · Sea 14° · 2.6 h

In December, Lankaran is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 91 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lankaran.

Lankaran in December

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Lankaran

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°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (23°). 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 98 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 21°Night 15°Sea 22°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan910°4°10.8°3.1 h1283
FebruaryFeb1110°4°9.1°3.3 h1176
MarchMar1113°7°9.9°3.7 h1275
AprilApr1317°11°13.2°4.3 h1261
MayMay5023°16°18.9°6.3 h1150
JuneJun10028°21°24.2°9.0 h418
JulyJul10030°23°27.0°10.0 h315
AugustAug9831°23°27.9°8.5 h424
SeptemberSep8026°20°25.5°5.5 h1073
OctoberOct3721°15°21.9°3.7 h14131
NovemberNov816°10°17.8°2.7 h14110
DecemberDec612°6°13.9°2.6 h1491

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

38.75° N, 48.85° E · 0 m · Asia/Baku

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Lankaran

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October21.9°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 21.2 – 22.6 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.9°8 in 10 years 21.2° – 22.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Lankaran ranges from 9.1 °C in February to 27.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

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 26.9 and 28.8 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan10.8°9.5°11.8°cold
FebruaryFeb9.1°7.8°10.3°cold
MarchMar9.9°8.8°11.2°cold
AprilApr13.2°11.8°14.6°cold
MayMay18.9°17.6°20.1°fresh
JuneJun24.2°22.6°25.8°pleasant
JulyJul27.0°26.2°27.8°warm
AugustAug27.9°26.9°28.8°warm
SeptemberSep25.5°24.6°26.4°pleasant
OctoberOct21.9°21.2°22.6°refreshing
NovemberNov17.8°16.5°18.9°fresh
DecemberDec13.9°12.7°14.7°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Lankaran

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,910 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.7 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 33 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.7 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Lankaran, 33 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain

Rain in Lankaran: 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.

Per year
806 mm on 120 days
Wettest month
Oct · 131 mm
Driest month
Jul · 15 mm
OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 131 mm

In October, Lankaran has about 14 rainy days with 131 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Lankaran

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 30 min
Fair skin
about 40 min
Light brown skin
about 55 min
Olive skin
about 70 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Lankaran

How breezy and how cloudy Lankaran 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.

Year average
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jun · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Jan · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Lankaran typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
51 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 22 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 66 %
OctoberCloud cover 59 %Sunshine 3.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Lankaran: variable cloud, with about 3.7 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Lankaran

How often the day gets hot in Lankaran (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
48 days
Hottest month
Aug · 31 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 21 °C

In October, Lankaran has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.

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

Snow

Snow in Lankaran

Snow is possible in Lankaran, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.

Snow days a year
14 days
Fresh snow a year
54 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Lankaran.

Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.

Planning a trip to Lankaran

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Lankaran 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.

Lankaran has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    12

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 4.1 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    60

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    99

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 9.0 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    37

    Poor

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 3.7 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    8

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 2.9 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 5 h 20 min
Distance
4,030 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.

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Lankaran vs Rasht

In October Rasht has the better holiday weather (score 48 vs 37). During the day Rasht is 2 °C warmer than Lankaran.

Lankaran vs Rasht, in October
in OctoberLankaranRasht
Holiday weather score3748
Daytime high21°23°
Sea22°no sea nearby
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1415
Best timeJun – AugApr – Jun

Through the year

OctoberLankaran 21°Rasht 23°
LankaranRasht
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Ranking

Azerbaijan in October: the best places

In October, Lankaran ranks 9 of 9 destinations in this country.

  1. Nakhchivan23°93
  2. 2Shaki19°83
  3. 3Baku21°20°82
  4. 4Sumgait20°19°77
  5. 5Ganja19°76
  6. 6Shusha17°73
  7. 7Aghdam20°73
  8. 8Khankendi18°69
  9. 9LankaranThis page21°22°37
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Frequently asked questions about Lankaran

When is the best time to visit Lankaran?

The best time to visit Lankaran is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Lankaran?

The sea temperature in Lankaran ranges from 9.1 °C in February to 27.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Lankaran in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Lankaran?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.

When does it rain most in Lankaran?

Rain is frequent in March and from October to December; the wettest month is October with 131 mm. The driest month is July with 15 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Lankaran get?

Lankaran gets around 1,910 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Lankaran in?

Lankaran is on UTC+4 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Lankaran?

A nonstop flight from London to Lankaran takes about 5 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,030 km.

Which school holidays are best for Lankaran?

Lankaran has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 12, May half-term 60, summer holidays 99, October half-term 37, Christmas holidays 8.