Baku Weather in October 2026: what to expect (7.5/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in October

Autumn in Baku is often underrated: 20.0°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (23.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.3/10) remains theoretically better.

October ranks 4 out of 12 months in Baku. Compared to September: −11°F daytime, 7 pts more rainy days, −2.5h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in October

UV index

4 · moderate

protect during midday hours

Feels like

comfortable

12°

Daylight

10.9h of daylight

Air quality

fair

AQI 41

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Is October the right month?

The best month in Baku is June (9.3/10), 1.8 pt higher than October.

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Context

Our verdict

Baku (Bakı), capital of Azerbaijan : 2.3 million inhabitants on the Caspian coast. Nicknamed "Dubai of the Caucasus" since the post-2000 oil boom (futuristic Flame Towers + Heydar Aliyev Center architectures).

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach trip.

Country · Azerbaijan

🗣️LanguageAzerbaïdjanais

💶CurrencyManat azerbaïdjanais (₼)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic

📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.45°F/decade

🔥Hottest monthAugust · 90°F

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 46°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 30%

🏖️ Beach trip

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

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Location

Where is Baku ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Azerbaijan

Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.3 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

40.41°N · 49.87°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Baku?

June is the best month with 84°F highs, 68°F lows, 10.0h of sunshine and 8.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Baku get in June?

Baku averages 10.0 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.0/10.

What is the rainiest month in Baku?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Baku in June?

In June, overnight lows reach 68°F, while afternoon highs average 84°F.

Is Baku good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Baku scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 9.0/10.

When should you avoid Baku?

January is the most difficult month to visit Baku, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Baku in October?

The average UV index reaches 4 in October in Baku (moderate), with about 10.9h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.