Travel to Azerbaijan is rewarding at any time of year since each season has its own unique splendour. This means that the optimal time to go is highly subjective. Here’s a rundown of the four seasons so you may pick the one that best suits your vacation plans to Azerbaijan:
In the northern areas, including Quba, Qusar, and Gabala, as well as in the mountain villages, it is common to see snow throughout the winter (December through February). When winter rolls around, it’s not uncommon for the temperature in the aforementioned places to drop below 5 degrees Celsius during the day, and it’s nearly impossible to avoid the minus 30 degree range at night. While preparing for a trip to Azerbaijan, keep this in mind. The capital city of Azerbaijan has weather that is just as chilly as the rest of the country in the winter due to the city’s famed winds. Additionally, wet conditions throughout the winter months are not uncommon, even in Baku. Azerbaijan’s mountain resorts (Tufandagh in Gabala and Shahdagh in Qusar) are equipped with artificial snow machines that allow them to remain snowy all winter long.
It’s springtime (March to May) now, and the world is just beginning to wake up and turn green. Novruz, Azerbaijan’s oldest and most well-known celebration, is held from the nineteenth to the twenty-fifth of March. Because of its relative safety, convenience, and intact cultural traditions, Azerbaijan is the ideal location to celebrate this ancient Zoroastrian holiday. March and April had more wet days than dry ones, with highs in the 10s and lows in the 5s during the day and night, respectively. Over the course of these two months, the landscape gradually gets more verdant as more and more trees bloom. Gabala and Guba, with their flower-filled mountain woods, are excellent destinations for nature lovers. Both have well-developed tourist infrastructure (Gabala is better). Furthermore, during these months you may witness the rushing and filthy mountain rivers. The frequency of days with temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius begins to rise in May. Cloudy or wet conditions are possible for a few days in May in places like Quba and QUsar. If you don’t enjoy extremes in temperature, this is your ideal month.
In the summer (June through August), both domestic and international visitors flock to the area. Finding a place to stay during the summer, especially in the countryside, can be challenging at times. In the middle of summer, temperatures in Baku regularly top 40 degrees Celsius, making outdoor activity nearly impossible if air conditioning isn’t available. In addition, the humidity in Baku may be quite high, often exceeding 95%. As a result, Caspian Sea beaches are beginning to see more traffic (Bakuside beaches and Nabran are most famous ones). But don’t count on potable water. A lot of people like to go to the Caucasus Mountains during the summer to cool down, especially in the dense forests along the rivers. At that time, the outdoors can provide you with true relief from the sun’s rays. In the summer, visitors flock to mountain resorts to partake in the unique activities offered there.
The fall season (September – November) is characterised by a gradual cooling and the onset of rainy weather. Fog is also seen in alpine regions after midday. Baku’s weather turns windy, and it’s a blustery day. As the leaves change colour and fall off the trees, they produce a picturesque view in wooded places.
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