AI-generatedSumgait at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,270 h
- Rain a year
- 302 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Sumgait
Sumgait has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year, Sumgait is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sumgait
The best time to visit Sumgait is from May to June and in September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from July 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 October with 42 mm of precipitation.
Sumgait through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sumgait in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 11–21 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Sumgait in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Sumgait in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Sumgait in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–11 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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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: May – June, September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:5118:03
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 06:34–07:28 · evening 17:26–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:23–06:34 · evening 18:20–18:30
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.
October in Sumgait 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 17° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 16°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 12° |
| Sea | 21° | 16° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Sumgait in October?
In October, Sumgait is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sumgait.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min06:51 – 18:03
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %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 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %72 %
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
Compare two months in Sumgait
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 Sumgait: score 100 against 77. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in June. June has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 20° |
| Sea | 18.8° | 20.9° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 42 mm | 9 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 13 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sumgait month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January8° · Sea 8° · 3.8 h
In January, Sumgait is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 28 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sumgait.
Sumgait in January31February8° · Sea 7° · 4.5 h
In February, Sumgait is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 30 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sumgait.
Sumgait in February48March11° · Sea 7° · 5.5 h
In March, Sumgait is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Sumgait.
Sumgait in March79April16° · Sea 10° · 6.8 h
In April, Sumgait is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Sumgait.
Sumgait in April94May21° · Sea 15° · 7.5 h
In May, Sumgait is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sumgait.
Sumgait in May100June27° · Sea 21° · 9.3 h
In June, Sumgait is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sumgait.
Sumgait in June84July30° · Sea 25° · 10.0 h
In July, Sumgait is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.0 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. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sumgait.
Sumgait in July80August30° · Sea 26° · 9.3 h
In August, Sumgait is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 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 Sumgait.
Sumgait in August88September26° · Sea 23° · 6.2 h
In September, Sumgait is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sumgait.
Sumgait in September77October20° · Sea 19° · 4.7 h
In October, Sumgait is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Sumgait.
Sumgait in October56November15° · Sea 14° · 3.5 h
In November, Sumgait is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Sumgait.
Sumgait in November36December11° · Sea 10° · 3.4 h
In December, Sumgait is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sumgait.
Sumgait in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sumgait
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 (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (4°), the warmest in August (24°). 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 78 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 28 | 8° | 4° | 7.7° | 3.8 h | 7 | 28 |
| FebruaryFeb | 31 | 8° | 4° | 6.7° | 4.5 h | 7 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 11° | 6° | 7.2° | 5.5 h | 7 | 28 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 16° | 10° | 9.8° | 6.8 h | 5 | 26 |
| MayMay | 94 | 21° | 15° | 15.0° | 7.5 h | 5 | 18 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 27° | 20° | 20.9° | 9.3 h | 2 | 9 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 30° | 23° | 24.9° | 10.0 h | 2 | 9 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 30° | 24° | 26.1° | 9.3 h | 1 | 7 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 26° | 20° | 23.2° | 6.2 h | 5 | 28 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 20° | 15° | 18.8° | 4.7 h | 8 | 42 |
| NovemberNov | 56 | 15° | 10° | 14.2° | 3.5 h | 8 | 41 |
| DecemberDec | 36 | 11° | 6° | 10.3° | 3.4 h | 8 | 36 |
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
40.59° N, 49.67° E · 0 m · Asia/Baku
Sea temperature in Sumgait
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.9 – 19.7 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sumgait ranges from 6.7 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.1 and 27.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.7° | 6.4° | 8.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.7° | 5.2° | 7.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.2° | 6.5° | 8.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.8° | 8.5° | 10.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.0° | 14.0° | 16.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 20.9° | 19.3° | 22.7° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.9° | 24.0° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.1° | 25.1° | 27.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 23.2° | 22.3° | 24.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 18.8° | 17.9° | 19.7° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 14.2° | 12.7° | 15.3° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.3° | 9.5° | 11.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Sumgait
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 4.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Sumgait, 42 % 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 Sumgait: 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, Sumgait has about 8 rainy days with 42 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Sumgait
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 Sumgait
How breezy and how cloudy Sumgait 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 Sumgait typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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 is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Sumgait: variable cloud, with about 4.7 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 and humidity in Sumgait
How often the day gets hot in Sumgait (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, Sumgait 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
Snow in Sumgait
Snow is possible in Sumgait, 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 Sumgait.
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 Sumgait
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Sumgait 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.
Sumgait has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 95
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 77
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 32
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 15 min
- Distance
- 3,970 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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Sumgait vs Baku
In October Baku has the better holiday weather (score 82 vs 77). During the day Baku is 1 °C warmer than Sumgait. The sea in Baku is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Sumgait | Baku |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 21° |
| Sea | 19° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Sumgait
When is the best time to visit Sumgait?
The best time to visit Sumgait is from May to June 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 Sumgait?
The sea temperature in Sumgait ranges from 6.7 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Sumgait in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Sumgait?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Sumgait?
The wettest month is October with 42 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sumgait get?
Sumgait gets around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Sumgait in?
Sumgait is on UTC+4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sumgait?
A nonstop flight from London to Sumgait takes about 5 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sumgait?
Sumgait has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 95, summer holidays 81, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 32.