Baku in February
Good time to visit
Still proper winter, but February gives you the lowest prices and smallest crowds of the year. The cold keeps most tourists away, leaving Baku's medieval streets refreshingly empty.
Weather
February stays cold with slightly less wind than January, though the Caspian Sea still whips up regular gusts. Expect about 18mm of rain spread across the month, with occasional snow flurries. The sun starts showing up more often, giving the old city's limestone walls a golden glow.
8°C high3°C low5 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$42/day average
February Tips
- •February is the cheapest month for hotels - some places cut rates by 40%
- •The Old City (Icherisheher) looks magical with morning frost on the cobblestones
- •Restaurants serving hot plov and dolma are your best friends this month
All Months
April through May gives you mild weather and blooming trees without the summer crowds that started showing up in recent years. September and October deliver the same pleasant temperatures with the bonus of harvest season in nearby wine regions.
Summer gets brutally hot — 40°C days with humidity from the Caspian Sea. Winter brings strong winds off the water that cut through any jacket you own. But here's the thing about off-season visits: hotel prices drop by half, restaurants aren't rushed, and you get the city mostly to yourself. January snow against the Flame Towers creates some dramatic photo opportunities if you can handle the cold.
Baku Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
6/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
5/10
Budget
7/10
Luxury
6/10
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