Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape
Azerbaijan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape is an archaeological site in Azerbaijan and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is part of the Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve and is one of the 11 most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching about 31 °C and the least amount of rain. The coolest months are January and February, when daily lows are around 2 °C. October and November are the wettest months, seeing up to 34 mm of rain.
The site is 47 km from the capital, Baku. Travelers can reach the area via Heydar Aliyev International Airport, which is 69 km away. Nearby attractions include the Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve, 2.5 km away, as well as the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Maiden Tower, and Nizami Street, all located about 47 to 48 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °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 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 13 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 16 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 32 | 34 | 21 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
