Baku · SpringMonth summary
Baku weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
57°F – 73°F
🌧 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: Baku in May: 73°F and 12.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
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°F) 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 37°F | 46°F | 21% | 0.0in | 7.3h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 37°F | 46°F | 20% | 0.0in | 8.0h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 41°F | 52°F | 20% | 0.0in | 9.4h | 6.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 48°F | 63°F | 15% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 57°F | 73°F | 18% | 0.0in | 12.6h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ June | 68°F | 84°F | 8% | 0.0in | 13.4h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 73°F | 88°F | 5% | 0.0in | 12.9h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ August | 73°F | 90°F | 6% | 0.0in | 12.3h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ September | 66°F | 79°F | 16% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 57°F | 68°F | 23% | 0.0in | 9.4h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 48°F | 57°F | 30% | 0.1in | 7.6h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 41°F | 50°F | 25% | 0.0in | 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 73°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 73°F, 12.6h of sunshine and 18% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Baku in May?
With 73°F and 12.6h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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