Baku in May: a seasonal travel plan
Baku, Azerbaijan. In may, the average daytime high is 19.5 °C and the night-time low is 15.0 °C. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
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Weather at a glance
- Daytime high
- 19.5 °C
- Nighttime low
- 15.0 °C
- Monthly precipitation
- 19.1 mm
- Days with at least 1 mm
- 4.2
- Daylight
- 14.4 h
2015–2024 averages. Daytime temperature is the average daily maximum; nighttime temperature is the average daily minimum.
Early, middle and late month
| Period | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Days with at least 1 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–10 | 17.8 | 13.3 | 2.3 |
| Days 11–20 | 18.9 | 14.4 | 1.4 |
| From day 21 | 21.5 | 17.0 | 0.5 |
What this month is like
Baku, Azerbaijan. In may, the average daytime high is 19.5 °C and the night-time low is 15.0 °C. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
There are 4.2 wet days on average, with about 19.1 mm of precipitation. There are relatively few wet days, so build the plan around walks and keep one indoor option.
How to plan the day
Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
Average daylight is 14.4 hours, so put longer routes in the brighter part of the day.
What to pack
Pack a jacket or jumper, long trousers and closed shoes. There are relatively few wet days, so build the plan around walks and keep one indoor option.
Precipitation and an alternative plan
There are relatively few days with precipitation. Build your plans around walks and keep an indoor activity for a wet-weather day.
What to pack
Bring light daytime clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for cooler hours.
Compared with neighbouring months
Average daytime high: previous month — 13.9 °C, May — 19.5 °C, next month — 25.7 °C. Days with at least 1 mm of precipitation: 4.4, 4.2 and 1.8.
Things to do
Baku rises in terraces above the Caspian: the Icherisheher fortress with its Maiden Tower below, the boulevard along the bay at the water, new quarters with the Flame Towers higher up. The metro links the centre with the station and the outskirts, and the old city is walkable.
Icherisheher
Inside the fortress see the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, climbing the cobbled lanes. Come out at the caravanserais by the gates and have lunch in one of the old courtyards.
The Seaside Boulevard
The boulevard along the Caspian runs for several kilometres past the carpet museum and the boat station. Walk it in the evening as the heat drops, then return to Fountains Square through the Nizami pedestrian street.
Gobustan
Gobustan is known for its rock carvings and the mud volcanoes nearby. The drive takes half a day, so take an organised trip and set off in the morning.
Where to stay
Icherisheher
Icherisheher suits anyone who wants to stay inside the fortress among stone houses and caravanserais. There are few hotels and the nights are quiet, while the boulevard and Fountains Square are ten minutes on foot.
Fountains Square and Nizami
The area around Fountains Square and Nizami street works for a first visit, with cafés, shops and theatres close by. It is busy and noisy in the evening, yet everything is walkable, including the way down to the boulevard.
White City
White City has grown on former industrial land by the sea, built up with new flats and offices. The district is quiet and modern, though the historic centre and the markets mean a metro or taxi ride.
Getting to and around Baku
An express bus and taxis run from Heydar Aliyev airport to the centre, a trip of about half an hour. In the city the metro and buses carry most people, with tickets loaded onto a BakiKart from the machines. The old town and the boulevard are best on foot, and the funicular climbs to the upper city by the Flame Towers.
Three days in Baku
Icherisheher
In the morning see the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and walk the lanes of the fortress. Have lunch by the caravanserais and walk down to the Seaside Boulevard.
The boulevard and Fountains Square
Follow the boulevard to the carpet museum, then climb Nizami street to Fountains Square. Have dinner in a teahouse or restaurant near the fortress in the evening.
Gobustan
Leave for Gobustan in the morning for the rock carvings and the mud volcanoes. Back in the city, rest and take an evening walk along the bay.
Weather throughout the year
| Month | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Precipitation, mm | Days with at least 1 mm | Daylight, h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6 | 4.6 | 28.6 | 6.4 | 9.6 |
| February | 7.6 | 4.3 | 21.0 | 4.9 | 10.6 |
| March | 9.6 | 5.9 | 26.3 | 6.1 | 11.9 |
| April | 13.9 | 9.5 | 15.8 | 4.4 | 13.3 |
| May | 19.5 | 15.0 | 19.1 | 4.2 | 14.4 |
| June | 25.7 | 21.2 | 88.3 | 1.8 | 15.0 |
| July | 28.3 | 24.4 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 14.7 |
| August | 29.0 | 24.9 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 13.8 |
| September | 24.8 | 21.6 | 21.2 | 4.3 | 12.5 |
| October | 19.1 | 16.1 | 41.2 | 6.5 | 11.2 |
| November | 13.8 | 10.8 | 39.4 | 8.7 | 10.0 |
| December | 9.7 | 7.0 | 31.1 | 6.9 | 9.4 |
Frequently asked questions
Baku: what is the temperature in May?
The average daytime high is 19.5 °C and the night-time low is 15.0 °C. Daytime is suitable for a longer walk around the city. Leave time for breaks and lunch along the way.
How many days with precipitation are there in May?
On average, there are 4.2 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the monthly total is 19.1 mm. There are relatively few days with precipitation. Build your plans around walks and keep an indoor activity for a wet-weather day.
What should I pack for walks in May?
Bring light daytime clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for cooler hours.
How does the weather change from the start to the end of the month?
Average daytime highs by part of the month: 1–10 — 17.8 °C; 11–20 — 18.9 °C; 21 to month-end — 21.5 °C.
How many daylight hours are there in May?
The average is 14.4 hours. Long daylight hours make it easy to split a walk between morning and evening, with a longer break in between.
Is Baku worth visiting in May?
The climate suits a trip if daytime temperatures around 19.5 °C and nights around 15.0 °C work for you. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
What can I do in Baku on a wet day in May?
There are relatively few wet days, so build the plan around walks and keep one indoor option. Keep a museum, market, café or another indoor route near your accommodation.
What should I pack for Baku in May?
Pack a jacket or jumper, long trousers and closed shoes. Average daylight is 14.4 hours.