Azerbaijan: When to Go

The best time to visit Azerbaijan is between April and October when it's warm and dry in much of the country. July and August are the best months for reaching mountain villages like Xinaliq, but can be scorching (up to 38°C/100°F) and unbearably humid in Baku. It's much colder and wetter in the winter and snow, while rare in Baku, is common in the mountains. The biggest national festival (Novruz) climaxes on March 21st with much merriment and even fire-jumping.

Weather

Thanks to the sheltering mountains the lower-altitude regions of Azerbaijan verge on a tropical climate. Daily summer temperatures in Baku are usually between 25°C and 35°C (77-95°F), although the capital gets some relief from the Caspian breeze. Winters still get cold but freezing conditions are rare. Summer temperatures are similar in the mountains, but with colder nights, and winter sees the temperatures huddled below zero.