Baku
Capital of Azerbaijan
Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, with a population of 2,300,500 in 2021. Visitors come to see landmarks such as the Heydar Aliyev Center, Maiden Tower, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and Nizami Street.
What to see
The city features several prominent sights. You can visit the modern Heydar Aliyev Center and the commercial thoroughfare of Nizami Street. Historic locations include the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, both designated as UNESCO sites.
When to go
Daily high temperatures range from 7 °C in January and February up to 28 °C in August. Lows range from 4 °C in February to 24 °C in July and August. Monthly rainfall is lowest in June, July, and August with 5 to 7 mm across 1 to 2 rainy days, and highest in November with 38 mm of rain across about 9 rainy days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport, located 22 km from Baku.
Top sights in Baku
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 17 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 31 | 38 | 23 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Baku (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
- Baku Boulevard
- Fountains Square, Baku
- National Art Museum of Azerbaijan