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The best time to visit Baku

Best weather May–Jun and Sep–OctPeak season May–Sep1h 30m behind India
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Baku is at its best from May to June and September to October.

It is busiest and priciest in May to September.

Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.

Baku month by month

Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.

MonthWeatherSeasonWhat's on
October 2026Best weather 19° / 16°dry, 22 mm Shoulder
Dussehra
November 2026 14° / 11°mostly dry, 25 mm Off-season
Diwali
December 2026 10° / 7°dry, 17 mm Off-season
Christmas and New Year
January 2027 8° / 5°dry, 16 mm Off-season
Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend
February 2027 7° / 4°dry, 15 mm Off-season
Winter: 4-8°C with strong, cold winds off the Caspian (Baku is 'the city of winds').
March 2027 10° / 6°dry, 16 mm Shoulder
HoliGood Friday weekend
April 2027 13° / 9°dry, 13 mm Shoulder
Indian summer holidays
May 2027Best weather 20° / 15°dry, 10 mm Peak
Indian summer holidays
June 2027Best weather 25° / 20°dry, 6 mm Peak
Indian summer holidays
July 2027 28° / 24°dry, 3 mm Peak
Hot and humid, around 31-33°C.
August 2027 28° / 25°dry, 4 mm Peak
Hot and humid, around 31-33°C.
September 2027Best weather 25° / 21°dry, 13 mm Peak
Late spring and early autumn: 20-27°C, the best time for the old city, the boulevard...

Dates to plan around

Festivals, holidays and closures in Baku, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.

  • 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
  • 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
  • 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
  • 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
  • 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
  • 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
  • 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
  • 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.

Flights to Baku from India

The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.

Good to know

When is the best time to visit Baku?

The best weather in Baku is from May to June and September to October. Late spring and early autumn: 20-27°C, the best time for the old city, the boulevard and day trips to Gobustan. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is May to September. The quietest months are November to February.

When is Baku most crowded?

Peak season is May to September, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.

How hot does Baku get?

The hottest month is August, with average highs of 28°C; the coolest nights come in February, around 4°C.

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