AI-generatedQabala at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,320 h
- Rain a year
- 667 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 783 m
Climate in Qabala
Qabala has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year, Qabala is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Qabala
The best time to visit Qabala is from April to June and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to June and from September to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is May with 79 mm of precipitation.
Qabala through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Qabala in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 10–21 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Qabala in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 26–29 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Qabala in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 11–23 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Qabala in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:5918:10
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:42–07:36 · evening 17:33–18:27
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:31–06:42 · evening 18:27–18:38
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 Qabala compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Qabala in October?
In October, Qabala is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Qabala.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min06:59 – 18:10
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %61 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Qabala
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Qabala: score 85 against 78. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 85better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 69 mm | 69 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Qabala month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January5° · 3.9 h
In January, Qabala is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Qabala.
Qabala in January25February5° · 4.5 h
In February, Qabala is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 42 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Qabala.
Qabala in February38March10° · 5.1 h
In March, Qabala is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Qabala.
Qabala in March71April16° · 6.2 h
In April, Qabala is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Qabala.
Qabala in April76May21° · 7.9 h
In May, Qabala is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Qabala.
Qabala in May81June26° · 9.2 h
In June, Qabala is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Qabala.
Qabala in June64July29° · 9.0 h
In July, Qabala is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Qabala.
Qabala in July66August29° · 8.9 h
In August, Qabala is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Qabala.
Qabala in August85September23° · 7.5 h
In September, Qabala is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Qabala.
Qabala in September78October18° · 5.9 h
In October, Qabala is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Qabala.
Qabala in October51November11° · 4.3 h
In November, Qabala is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Qabala.
Qabala in November30December7° · 3.6 h
In December, Qabala is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Qabala.
Qabala in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Qabala
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29 | 5° | −4° | 3.9 h | 6 | 32 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 5° | −4° | 4.5 h | 9 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 10° | 0° | 5.1 h | 12 | 73 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 16° | 5° | 6.2 h | 13 | 76 |
| MayMay | 76 | 21° | 10° | 7.9 h | 14 | 79 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 26° | 15° | 9.2 h | 9 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 29° | 18° | 9.0 h | 8 | 47 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 29° | 17° | 8.9 h | 6 | 43 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 23° | 13° | 7.5 h | 9 | 69 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 18° | 8° | 5.9 h | 10 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 51 | 11° | 1° | 4.3 h | 8 | 51 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | 7° | −3° | 3.6 h | 7 | 33 |
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
40.98° N, 47.85° E · 783 m · Asia/Baku
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Qabala
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 5.9 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Qabala, 53 % 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 Qabala: 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, Qabala has about 10 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Qabala
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 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 Qabala
How breezy and how cloudy Qabala 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 Qabala typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Qabala: variable cloud, with about 5.9 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 Qabala
How often the day gets hot in Qabala (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, Qabala has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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
Snow
Snow in Qabala
When Qabala is likely to be white: 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Qabala has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 8 out of 100: hardly any.
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 Qabala
Weather for your travel dates
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Qabala 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.
Qabala has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 78
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 5 min
- Distance
- 3,820 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.
Good to know: Azerbaijan
- Currency
- Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
- Language
- Azerbaijani
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +994
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Qabala vs Shaki
In October Shaki has the better holiday weather (score 83 vs 78). During the day Shaki is 1 °C warmer than Qabala.
| in October | Qabala | Shaki |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
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In October, Qabala ranks 4 of 12 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Qabala
When is the best time to visit Qabala?
The best time to visit Qabala is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Qabala?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Qabala?
The wettest month is May with 79 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Qabala get?
Qabala gets around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Qabala in?
Qabala is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Qabala?
A nonstop flight from London to Qabala takes about 5 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Qabala?
Qabala has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 77, summer holidays 65, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 30.