Baku Weather History
Azerbaijan · Asia · Weather data 1976–today
Baku sits 4498km from the equator, 28m below sea level. That combination gives it a climate with cold winters, hot dry summers, and very little rain (Cold semi-arid climate). Its record high is 40.5°C, set 2018-07-01, its record low -7.2°C, set 2025-03-02.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Baku
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Baku?
The highest temperature in this record for Baku is 40.5°C, measured on 2018-07-01. That is a recorded daily value from Baku's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Baku?
The lowest temperature in this record for Baku is -7.2°C, measured on 2025-03-02. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Baku get a year?
Baku averages 262mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 56 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Baku?
On 2026-03-28, 70.6mm fell on Baku, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 27% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Baku get a year?
Baku averages 3440 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 9.4 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Baku?
Across the summer months Baku averages a daytime high near 27.8°C, while winter nights average 4.2°C. The seasons here are set from Baku's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Baku?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Baku is 73 km/h, on 1976-10-18. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
