Baku · SpringMonth summary
Baku weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
18% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Baku in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (8.3/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Baku in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Baku. Temperatures rise (23°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.3/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 3°C | 8°C | 21% | 0.9 | 7.3h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 3°C | 8°C | 20% | 0.8 | 8.0h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 5°C | 11°C | 20% | 1.1 | 9.4h | 6.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 9°C | 17°C | 15% | 0.8 | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 23°C | 18% | 0.9 | 12.6h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ June | 20°C | 29°C | 8% | 0.3 | 13.4h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 31°C | 5% | 0.4 | 12.9h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ August | 23°C | 32°C | 6% | 0.3 | 12.3h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ September | 19°C | 26°C | 16% | 0.8 | 11.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 14°C | 20°C | 23% | 1.2 | 9.4h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 9°C | 14°C | 30% | 1.4 | 7.6h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 5°C | 10°C | 25% | 1.2 | 6.0h | 4.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Baku averages 23°C, 18% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Baku in May
Is May a good time to visit Baku?
May is an excellent time to visit Baku (score 8.3/10). With 23°C, 12.6h of sunshine and 18% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Baku in May?
With 23°C and 12.6h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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