Yanar Dagh
Yanar Dagh is a site featuring persistent natural fires located in the Absheron District of Azerbaijan. It is the second most looked-up sight in the country according to English Wikipedia data.
Planning a visit
The site is accessible year-round, though the experience of viewing the natural flames is clearest in the milder months. Temperatures range from an average of 5 °C to 7 °C in the winter months of January and February to 25 °C or 26 °C in the summer months of July and August. Rainfall is generally low throughout the year, with the highest precipitation occurring in November at 38 mm. Admission to the site is 9 manat for adults.
Yanar Dagh is located 16 km from the capital, Baku. The nearest entry point is Heydar Aliyev International Airport, which is 14 km away. Nearby points of interest include the Heydar Aliyev Center, 12 km away, and the Ateshgah of Baku, located 13.8 km from the site. Other sites within 16 km include Nizami Street, the Maiden Tower, and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 6 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 17 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 20 | 32 | 38 | 24 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
