Best time to visit Azerbaijan
On the springtime Novruz holiday, people come out in their droves to dance in traditional costume - an explosion of Persian prettiness ![]()
Although many of us associate it with Russia, Azerbaijan does not get as cold as one might imagine. The Caucasus Mountains do get snow in winter, with temps as low as -20°C, but they also protect the rest of the country from full on Arctic conditions. Similarly, the Caspian Sea keeps summer manageable, but it can hit 40°C. So for hiking and culture, the best time to visit Azerbaijan is April-June and Sep-Oct. The mountains turn into a wildflower frenzy when snows melt and, at the same time spring brings the biggest holiday: Novruz Bayrami, around third week March. It also celebrates Persian New Year.
Azerbaijan Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
1
7
23
FEB
1
6
23
MAR
3
10
25
APR
8
17
26
MAY
13
22
13
JUN
18
27
9
JUL
22
30
2
AUG
21
30
7
SEP
18
26
17
OCT
12
19
31
NOV
8
14
31
DEC
3
9
26
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Itinerary tips
Itinerary tips
Aled Evans from our supplier, Undiscovered Destinations, shares his Azerbaijan travel advice:
“Enjoy the contrast between Baku, which is a wealthy modern capital city with skyscrapers and excellent shopping and the rest of Azerbaijan. It is like taking a time machine and going back 50 years, when all you are doing is driving half an hour out of the capital.”
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Nigel Fisher from our supplier Wild Frontiers:
“Don’t miss the Carpet museum in Baku. And keep your eyes peeled for the most bizarre beach resort south of Baku which looks out onto the Caspian Sea and an oil refinery!”
Food tips
Food tips
Aled Evans from our supplier, Undiscovered Destinations:
“Try as much of the local cuisine as you can, it is surprisingly good, especially the plov.”
Shopping tips
Shopping tips
Nigel Fisher from our supplier Wild Frontiers, shares his Azerbaijan travel tips on how to spend it:
“Be prepared for a real cultural adventure. Buy some local crafts in Lahic – they may not be priceless works of art but they make good souvenirs and help the local economy. And try some wonderful local fruit and veg from Sheki’s market and then sit in Sheki’s main square & enjoy some tea (or a beer) with the locals.”
“Be prepared for a real cultural adventure. Buy some local crafts in Lahic – they may not be priceless works of art but they make good souvenirs and help the local economy. And try some wonderful local fruit and veg from Sheki’s market and then sit in Sheki’s main square & enjoy some tea (or a beer) with the locals.”
What to pack tips
Nigel Fisher from our supplier, Wild Frontiers:
“Pack for hot conditions in June to September, so loose baggy trousers and lots of sun scream. Ladies need a headscarf for the mosques. The religion is mostly Islamic. Also, read up on Peter Hopkirk’s ‘On Secret Service East of Constantinople’ to understand the pivotal role that Azerbaijan played in WWI.”
Aled Evans from our supplier, Undiscovered Destinations:
“Pack some warm clothes. Even in the summer it can feel cold up in the mountains and the wind in Baku can be very chilly.”
“Pack some warm clothes. Even in the summer it can feel cold up in the mountains and the wind in Baku can be very chilly.”
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