AI-generatedShaki at a glance
- Best time
- May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,360 h
- Rain a year
- 532 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 549 m
Climate in Shaki
Shaki has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year, Shaki is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Shaki
The best time to visit Shaki is in May and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to May and from September to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is May with 72 mm of precipitation.
Shaki through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Shaki in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–23 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Shaki in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 28–31 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Shaki in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–25 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Shaki in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Jan – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:0118:12
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 06:44–07:39 · evening 17:35–18:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:34–06:44 · evening 18:29–18:40
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 Shaki compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Shaki in October?
In October, Shaki is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Shaki.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min07:01 – 18:12
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %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 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %
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
Compare two months in Shaki
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 Shaki: score 89 against 83. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 89better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Rainfall | 54 mm | 56 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Shaki month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
33January6° · 4.4 h
In January, Shaki is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shaki.
Shaki in January38February7° · 5.0 h
In February, Shaki is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shaki.
Shaki in February53March12° · 5.4 h
In March, Shaki is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Shaki.
Shaki in March73April18° · 5.9 h
In April, Shaki is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Shaki.
Shaki in April76May23° · 7.5 h
In May, Shaki is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Shaki.
Shaki in May70June28° · 9.3 h
In June, Shaki is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Shaki.
Shaki in June52July31° · 8.7 h
In July, Shaki is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Shaki.
Shaki in July54August31° · 8.5 h
In August, Shaki is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Shaki.
Shaki in August89September25° · 7.8 h
In September, Shaki is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Shaki.
Shaki in September83October19° · 6.0 h
In October, Shaki is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Shaki.
Shaki in October63November12° · 4.7 h
In November, Shaki is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Shaki.
Shaki in November41December8° · 4.2 h
In December, Shaki is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 24 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Shaki.
Shaki in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Shaki
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. 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 | 33 | 6° | −3° | 4.4 h | 5 | 25 |
| FebruaryFeb | 38 | 7° | −2° | 5.0 h | 6 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 53 | 12° | 2° | 5.4 h | 11 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 18° | 7° | 5.9 h | 12 | 63 |
| MayMay | 76 | 23° | 12° | 7.5 h | 13 | 72 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 28° | 16° | 9.3 h | 8 | 45 |
| JulyJul | 52 | 31° | 19° | 8.7 h | 6 | 40 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 31° | 19° | 8.5 h | 5 | 31 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 25° | 15° | 7.8 h | 7 | 56 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 19° | 9° | 6.0 h | 7 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 63 | 12° | 3° | 4.7 h | 6 | 35 |
| DecemberDec | 41 | 8° | −1° | 4.2 h | 5 | 24 |
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
41.19° N, 47.17° E · 549 m · Asia/Baku
Sunshine hours in Shaki
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 6.0 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Shaki, 54 % 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 in Shaki: 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, Shaki has about 7 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Shaki
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 and clouds in Shaki
How breezy and how cloudy Shaki 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 Shaki typically peaks at 10 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 47 % of the sky over Shaki: variable cloud, with about 6.0 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 Shaki
How often the day gets hot in Shaki (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, Shaki has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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 in Shaki
Snow is possible in Shaki, 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Shaki.
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 Shaki
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Shaki 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.
Shaki has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 83
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h
- Distance
- 3,760 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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Shaki compared
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Shaki vs Ganja
In October Shaki has the better holiday weather (score 83 vs 76). During the day it is about as warm in Ganja as in Shaki. Ganja gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Shaki | Ganja |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 9 |
| Best time | May, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Aug – Oct |
Through the year
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- 5Ganja19°76
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- 7Shusha17°73
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Frequently asked questions about Shaki
When is the best time to visit Shaki?
The best time to visit Shaki is in May 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 Shaki?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Shaki?
The wettest month is May with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is December with 24 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Shaki get?
Shaki gets around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Shaki in?
Shaki is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Shaki?
A nonstop flight from London to Shaki takes about 5 h, for a straight-line distance of about 3,760 km.
Which school holidays are best for Shaki?
Shaki has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 75, summer holidays 53, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 37.