Baku is a city of 2,275,000 inhabitants, the capital of Azerbaijan, and is located on the Absheron Peninsula, on the coast of the Caspian Sea, at 41 degrees north latitude, and 28 meters below sea level (the Caspian Sea is in fact a large salt lake that is located in a depression).
(warm wind from the south). In addition, there is the summer breeze.
is decidedly scarce, since it amounts to 225 millimeters (8.9 inches) per year. Summer is the driest season, during which it almost never rains.
, from December to February, is quite cold, with an average January temperature of around 5 °C (41 °F).
Temperatures are not very low, however, the wind can increase the feeling of cold.
There are quite mild periods, during which the temperature can reach or exceed 15 °C (59 °F).
, the temperature drops once every few years to -7/-8 °C (18/19 °F). The coldest record is -13.7 °C (7.3 °F), set in January 1990.
, from June to August, is hot and sunny. The frequent winds reduce the feeling of heat. The average for July and August is 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).
There can be very hot periods, during which the temperature exceeds 35 °C (95 °F), and sometimes even 40 °C (104 °F). The highest record high is 42.7 °C (108.9 °F) and was set in July 2018. In August 2021, the average maximum was 35.3 °C (95.5 °F).
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
4.8 °C, with a minimum of
1.9 °C and a maximum of
7.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-11 °C in January 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
14.5 °C. However, it reached
21 °C in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
23 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
18.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
9.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.1 °C, with a minimum of
2.3 °C and a maximum of
8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-12 °C in February 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16 °C. However, it reached
22 °C in February 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
22 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
8.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.8 °C, with a minimum of
4.3 °C and a maximum of
11.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.2 °C in March 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20.5 °C. However, it reached
28 °C in March 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
21.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
8.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.9 °C, with a minimum of
7.8 °C and a maximum of
16.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.2 °C in April 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C. However, it reached
29 °C in April 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
17 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
10.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.6 °C, with a minimum of
13.7 °C and a maximum of
23.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5 °C in May 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in May 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
16 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.7 °C, with a minimum of
18.8 °C and a maximum of
28.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
11.7 °C in June 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
40.2 °C in June 2018.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
19.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
26.6 °C, with a minimum of
21.9 °C and a maximum of
31.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
14 °C in July 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
42.7 °C in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to only
2 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
20 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
26.6 °C, with a minimum of
21.6 °C and a maximum of
31.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C. However, it dropped to
11.9 °C in August 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
42 °C in August 2017.
Precipitation amounts to only
7 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
17.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.4 °C, with a minimum of
18 °C and a maximum of
26.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
9 °C in September 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in September 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
17 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.6 °C, with a minimum of
12.9 °C and a maximum of
20.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
2 °C in October 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
31 °C in October 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
27 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.8 °C, with a minimum of
7.6 °C and a maximum of
14 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-7 °C in November 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20.5 °C. However, it reached
25 °C in November 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
36 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
December is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
6.8 °C, with a minimum of
3.9 °C and a maximum of
9.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-6 °C in December 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
15.5 °C. However, it reached
18.6 °C in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
27 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
18.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
11.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.