Before You Visit Baku, Azerbaijan
Planning to visit
Baku, Azerbaijan, and not sure what to expect? This Baku travel guide will offer you tips and practical information to
plan your trip to Baku.
I also use my own experience of visiting Baku to help with
some of the opinions I have of my time there. If you have anything to add for
those traveling to Baku, please
leave a comment with your experiences! Thank you.
Disclaimer: This post was originally written in 2018 by
Megan who went there independently. All profits since the end of 2020 have been
donated to rebuilding Artsakh and community development projects in Armenia.
Quick Facts about Baku Tourism
Population: Baku in 2022 is 2,401,000, a 1.27% increase from
2021
Currency: Azerbaijani
Manat
Baku Airport Code: GYD
Annual Visitors: 796000 in 2020
Area: 2,140 km²
Elevation: -28 m
Attractions in the Old City: Icheri Sheher (Old City),
Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Flame Towers, Nizami Street, Maiden Tower in the
Old City
Trip to Baku
I had been trying for five years to get a visa for Azerbaijan from Pakistan. Luck never worked in my
favor and I was rejected almost every time until the last application when I
was suddenly and surprisingly approved.
I changed my plans to get there before they realized they
had finally approved my visa. I
arrived in Kutaisi and took a bus to Tbilisi for a few days where I relaxed and
sorted things out before leaving for Baku.
When I arrived in Baku,
I quickly realized that while the city seemed ready to welcome tourists from a certain point of view,
the tourist infrastructure still had
a long way to go. Little things like getting a SIM card used to be a painful
and tedious process.
Even finding the best
restaurants in Baku presented a slight challenge. I wrote this article with
the aim of helping future travelers to easily travel to Baku and quickly adapt to the destination.
I wrote this post day by day while I was in Baku, so many sections are in the order
I came across them or thought the information might be useful to other
travelers (…I have since revised this to make it cleaner - it was a mess!)
If you have any tips
for people visiting Baku, please leave them in the comments! Thank you!
How to get to Baku (and get around once there)
This next section details how to get to Baku and how to get around Baku
once you get there. If you are curious about how to take a taxi in Baku, you can check the linked guide for tips!
Getting to Baku from Tbilisi
If you are trying to get from Baku to Tbilisi, the easiest way is to take the train.
The train leaves Tbilisi every evening at 8:35 p.m. and
arrives in Baku at 8:50 a.m. You can buy
a ticket at Tbilisi station and the price is around 84 GEL (PKR 5,775) for
a 1st class sleeper, 52 GEL (PKR 3575) for a 2nd class sleeper, and 35 GEL for
a 3rd class sleeper.
When I took this train, I was automatically placed in 2nd
class with other foreigners because it facilitated border control. Train
schedules tend to be the same whether you are in Tbilisi in winter or summer.
Check the Georgian Railways website for more information and
updated timetables and prices. I think the train is the easiest way to get from
Tbilisi to Baku.
Getting from the airport to the city
We have a comprehensive guide showing you how to get from Baku airport to the city. It also
includes transfer options if you are looking for an easy way.
Getting to Baku Olympic Stadium
Traveling to Baku for a sporting event? Here's how to get to
the Baku Olympic Stadium from
different points in the city.
BakıKart for buses
I needed to go to a hypermarket one day to try to find
flip-flops and the best way to get there was by bus. Buses cause me anxiety as
I don't like crowds, but this bus (bus 65) had a departure point near where I
was staying so I could be one of the first.
I went to hop on the
bus to find that they only take the BakıKart (Baku Card). Ouch… I certainly
didn't know that. You can only buy the card at the bus station or at certain
metro stations, and I certainly wasn't near one.
The bus driver was overwhelmed by the fact that I didn't
have one (not in a bad way - he just wasn't used to trotting tourists) and let
me ride the hypermarket for free, which was a thirty-minute walk.
The trip should have cost me 1.90 manats (PKR 222). Once I
left the hypermarket with lots of purchased goods, I used Uber to find a taxi
to take me back. The Uber took 45 minutes due to traffic and only cost 3
manats.
Baku travel tips
Is Baku safe?
Yes, Baku is
relatively safe for a tourist minding his own business and staying out of
trouble. I never felt in danger in Baku.
But, you should be aware if you are a journalist or a
blogger. Azerbaijan ranks at the
bottom of the press freedom rankings.
You will find a section a bit further down in this article
about the scams I encountered during my trip
to Baku. Don't let that deter you from visiting - scams exist everywhere. I
just got a little unlucky and I think I should be honest about my experience
there.
Do you need travel insurance for Azerbaijan?
It is highly recommended to purchase insurance before traveling to Azerbaijan. Although the
country is quite safe, you never know what kind of pickle you may end up in, so
better safe than sorry!
We recommend SafetyWing, a Norwegian company with affordable
policies and worldwide coverage. Do not travel
to Azerbaijan without some type of coverage!
Best tours in Baku
Baku, Azerbaijan has so many amazing sights and places to
visit that you want to make sure you don't miss them if you're short on time.
The best way to do this is to arrange a visit. Here are some
affordable tours of the city and its
region that we recommend for people visiting
Azerbaijan. You can see the full list of the best Baku tours here.
Insider Tip: Just a little secret: Azerbaijan produces good
wine that nobody talks about! We highly recommend the wine tour for wine
lovers.
Gobustan, Mud Volcano and Mosque: Stone Age Tour from Baku
Baku: Old Town Walking Tour
Baku: 3-Hour Private Night Tour (Yanardag and more)
Baku City Pass
We always tell our readers to buy a city pass if a city
offers discounts, free transport, museum admissions, etc.
It makes everything easier and cheaper. The Baku City Pass gives you free admission
to museums, metro rides, hop-on hop-off
bus rides, and discounts at many restaurants
in Baku.
This is a great option for those visiting Baku!
Rent a car in Baku
If you prefer to have the freedom to explore Baku by car, you can certainly rent a car in Azerbaijan and
do just that.
It's also a great option in the summer months as you can
escape the high temperatures in an air-conditioned car. Renting a car in Baku will make your trip more comfortable and you
will have the luxury of being independent in your sightseeing.
Is Baku expensive?
It really depends on what you are going to do there. I found
it really affordable as a traveler, though. Things like accommodation (in a
hostel), food, and groceries were really affordable and never hurt my wallet
much.
However, it is easy to end up somewhere with more expensive
food. A meal along the boardwalk can easily cost you $15 (PKR 2980) or more.
But, for the most part, Baku is not
expensive.
Language in Azerbaijan
The main language in Azerbaijan is Azeri. But Russian is
ubiquitous in Baku, and you can get by with English quite easily as well. The
language I heard spoken most often, however, was Russian.
As Azerbaijani is extremely similar to Turkish, you may have
an easier time reading and speaking it if you have ever visited Turkey or know
Turkish in any way.
If you plan to visit
Baku, you may find it useful to know some Azerbaijani or Russian.
Wi-Fi in Baku
Wi-Fi works quite well in Baku. My hostel had very good Wi-Fi
and it was just above average at most other establishments I have been to.
However, I cannot guarantee things outside of the city center.
Visa and Registration for Azerbaijan in Baku
Azerbaijan recently introduced an electronic visa system, allowing for a much easier process to
travel to the Caucasus country.
I never had any luck getting a visa in all the years I tried, but I only tried the e-visa system
three times before finally getting approved for the fourth time.
Do you need a visa to visit Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan announced a few years ago that it was opening an
electronic visa system, which was a simplified (and cheaper) process for many
nationalities to obtain a visa.
Check the site again to make sure you qualify for the e-visa, but if so, the process is
pretty seamless. However, make sure you are applying on the right website.
There's a tourist agency that scams people out of money (three times the
price!). The link below is the legitimate, government-affiliated one:
You fill out the form, submit it, and then make the payment.
The payout is just over $20 (3974). I have been refused this visa several times
in the past. You cannot get your money back.
I would use a personal email address (especially if it's a
journalist or blogger) and be careful what you write as a profession.
Also, if you have a middle name and it is on your passport,
be sure to write it on the application form! I failed to do so this time and
even after I approved they caught the mistake and refused my visa.
But, on a positive note, they gave me three hours to correct
the information and pay a little extra, then they approved again.
I had no problems at the border arriving here by train with
the visa and the process went pretty
well, despite all the refusals in the past!
Register in Azerbaijan
If you plan to stay in Azerbaijan for more than 10 days, you
must register with the government within the first 9 days. Failure to do so
will result in a hefty fine!
You can register yourself or ask where you are staying to
register. I decided to do the process myself so I can write about it here.
You can click on the button at the top that says
"Registration at the place of stay" and fill in your details. Make
sure they are exactly as they appear on your passport (including the middle
name under "first name").
When it asks for your address, they are looking for your
address where you are staying in
Azerbaijan.
From there, you'll need a local cell phone number where you
can confirm things. I used my hostel number. To confirm the number, the form
gives you a code to send an SMS to a specific number from the phone number you
provided and that's it.
You can then submit your registration request. Just be sure
to confirm the email they send you shortly after.
Failure to register will result in a huge fine…or you can
simply agree to be kicked out of the country for two years.
When is the best time to travel to Baku?
As I often say on this site, it really depends on you! If
you are an outdoor enthusiast and plan to visit many day trips to Baku, you will want to visit in the spring, summer, or
fall.
If you come for a cultural experience, traveling to Baku in winter can always be a convenient time because you can still eat and visit
museums! However, many people travel to
Baku for events. These often take place in spring and summer.
In my opinion, the best time to visit Baku is in spring or autumn.
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How many days in Baku?
If you are just visiting Baku and not undertaking a trip
elsewhere, I think you can see the city very well in 2-3 days. Check out our
Baku itinerary if you're looking to keep busy for two days in the Azerbaijani
capital.
Weather in Baku
The weather in Baku
varies from season to season. If you want to see snow, your best chance of
seeing snow in Baku is in February. On the contrary, July is usually rather
warm but enjoys relief from the Caspian
Sea.
Average temperatures
in Baku range from 4C (39.5F) in February to 26.5C (79.5F) in July. Highs
in July are usually around 30C (86F) and it is usually sunny in Baku.
Is Baku windy?
Yeah. Located by the Caspian Sea, the city is often extremely windy. I was there in April and the wind
was a daily ordeal in one way or another! I was never dressed properly for
this.
It also gave off a cool breeze at this time of year. While
the wind was excessive, I'm sure it's a welcome thing in the hottest months of
the year.
Scams in Baku (and things to watch out for)
Unfortunately, scams are rampant in Azerbaijan. Corruption
in Azerbaijan is also common. It's an oil-rich country and frankly, the men I
met on the streets were often crooks or thugs (not all of them, but many).
It was breathtaking and everything I feared Baku would be but
hoped it wouldn't.
Below are some of the common scams that I have come across
or come across from someone I was with. Many other scams exist, but they are
fairly typical of those common in other countries.
These are the ones I hadn't encountered in other places
before, or just the ones I think people traveling to the area should be aware
of.
SIM card scams in Azerbaijan are a thing
Once I arrived I knew I had to find a SIM card for my month
in Baku. My phone was using Azercell's service (although it didn't work as I
wouldn't pay for the plan) so I figured it was a legit company that provided
good service throughout Azerbaijan.
I found an Azercell store in downtown Baku and walked in. I asked if I could buy a SIM card with
my Mastercard and they said yes…then changed their mind and told me to cash out
for one. I obliged even though it seemed a bit sketchy; I needed the money
anyway.
I went back to their store and they said it would be 35
manats (PKR 4090) ($20) for 1GB of data. My jaw dropped. I asked how much it
would cost for unlimited data and they said 80 manats (PKR 9350) ($50 or so).
This couldn't be true - after all, I was paying less in
Germany, which is outrageously expensive in my opinion. My cell phone service
will be cut off for a month due to unforeseen circumstances.
Once back at my accommodation, I spoke to the owner of the
hostel and he told me that I had been scammed. Ouch.
I wrote on the Azercell Facebook wall what happened and they
apologized and told me that many people are unauthorized resellers who can set
their own prices. Looks like they were going to give me a bunch of shitty data
and pocket the rest of the money.
They gave me four slots for Azercell which are licensed and
legit to fetch a guest package for 17 manats (PKR 1987). This guest plan
includes 10 GB of data and talks time.
Interestingly enough, I had a rude guy deal with me at the
Tagiyev location and eventually opted for 10GB for 10 manats with no talk time.
Whatever. The process was such an ordeal. These locations are authorized by
Azercell:
2 B.Bagirova Street, 33a 28 May Street, 26a Tagiyev Street,
and Ganjilik Mall (1st floor inside Maxi. az store) at 36 Said Rusamov Street.
Try asking a woman to take care of you - I found the men
condescending and rude.
Always check your detailed invoice
In Baku, I was
charged "extra" too many times to count in restaurants. Usually just
an extra manat or two per item, but that happened frequently. I always joked
and asked if it was "inflated tourist prices" and they laughed and
said they forgot the price of something.
The fact that it happens so often tells me otherwise. This
happened to me many times in Sarajevo and I finally asked a bartender about it
and he told me that people do it there because they are so badly paid and they
take advantage of tourists when they could.
Unfortunately, Baku
isn't as affordable as Sarajevo for me, so I'm careful about what I'm charged
here and always check every item against the menu price.
Never give your money to anyone
Ugh… I hate writing this one. But never leave your money unattended
with anyone. The other night I ordered Indian food from my hostel.
This process is happening on Whatsapp and I informed them
that I only have 50 manats (PKR 5843) on me (around $30). I needed them to
bring change.
The guy who arrived had no change and acted confused at the
request and suggested he take the bill to change and bring the change back.
As soon as I was handing it to him, the hostel clerk stepped
in and said "No way!" He made the guy go get the currency from the
real Indian restaurant himself.
He then proceeded to tell me that you never trust anyone
here with your money unattended and it usually ends in theft.
By the way, a woman
from Uzbekistan in my hostel has been here for a while and will continue to
be here for a while because an Azeri man cheated her out of $2000 (PKR 397348).
Miraculously, he was found and the police arrested him and
demanded that he work and pay her back. So she's stuck here until payment is
made in full. I'm generally pretty confident with things, but just keep a guard
here and be smart.
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Taxis in Baku
Unfortunately, Uber is the best way for foreigners to get
around right now as taxi scams are rampant here and prices are often raised for
foreigners.
While I don't always agree with Uber's principles, I do
agree that I don't want to find myself in a weird and uncomfortable situation
in a taxi. Been there, and done it in Kazakhstan
a few times. It got me beaten.
Although Uber is the best way to get around when visiting Baku, ALWAYS check your car
and driver. Local taxis tend to wave at the airport or train station and say
"Uber" out loud assuming someone has ordered one. Be sure to check
the license plate of the taxi to avoid any issues with this.
If you are arriving at the airport, read how to get from
Baku airport to the city center with Uber and other options.
Beware of train bribes
It is extremely common for people working on the train to
quote strangers more for tea or coffee. On the other hand, it should be where
the line is drawn.
When I was on the train
from Baku to Tbilisi, we went through the Azerbaijani customs and then stopped at the Georgian customs
center.
The officer boarded and took my passport and left the train.
I shared the cabin with another American; we were the only two foreigners on
the whole train who were not native Russian speakers.
While we waited, we stripped our beds of all linens and put
them each in a neat pile at the end of our beds along with the towels they gave
us.
One of the women working on the train came in and asked if
she could remove each pile of laundry from us. First of all, most of you who
have taken Soviet-style trains know that this rarely happens. You must drop
these things in a pile at the end of the train yourself.
Thirty minutes later she came to us and told us that a
pillowcase was missing. We laughed and said there was none. She insisted it
wasn't there. We told him to check again because he was probably wrapped in
another sheet. She came back and scoured our cabin for that "lost
pillowcase". It lasted at least half an hour.
She picked up a man who worked on the train and brought him
to our cabin and he told us we had to pay for the pillowcase.
I vehemently refused and said I would get the police
involved when I got back to Tbilisi if they didn't leave us alone. It was
clearly a scam/bribe. There was no pillowcase missing. Once I threatened the
police, they finally left us alone.
If I'm going to fly on a post-Soviet train, I'm not going to
fly a rough pillowcase with "Azerbaijan Railways" written on it. I'll
be looking for something better, like one of those soviet style teacups. Or the
toilet paper in the bathrooms that mythically exists.
Be careful on the Baku metro
Pickpockets are common. But guess what? The same goes for
other sordid stuff. I filled my BakiKart with some credit and went to the turnstiles
to get to the subway escalators. A middle-aged lady pushed me out of the way
after my card read green and charged my credit.
I was right next to the watching officer and he just stared
at me with dead eyes like this kind of thing happens often. Nevertheless, it
was then that I made the decision to leave Baku
early.
I was actually on my way to buy a plane ticket to
Nakhichevan when this happened. The metro is not very expensive, but if you
visit Baku, be careful and aware of your surroundings.
Food, restaurants, and groceries in Baku
I could write a lot about this, as I ate out almost every
day after having a nice, mild case of food poisoning from my own cooking. But
here are the basics. I might expand on this in an entire article in the future.
Can you drink tap water in Baku?
Um...maybe? I drank tap water in Baku every day and had no problems. But I was staying in a clean
place in an affluent part of town.
Generally speaking, it is advisable to buy bottled water in Baku and the rest of Azerbaijan. But I don't believe in
plastic.
I strongly recommend that you take your own bottle of water
with you to Azerbaijan and use one
with a built-in filter. This article will show you which water bottle with a
filter is best for traveling.
Grocery store
To be honest, I usually like to buy my products from market
stalls. On this trip, however, I had to resort to getting them from a
hypermarket for convenience (and the lack of market stalls around where I was
staying). I also needed to buy flip-flops, hence the convenience issue.
I took the bus across town to the Bravo hypermarket, which
was huge and had everything I needed. It was a bit pricey as they sold a lot of
Waitrose branded products, but the local ingredients like produce were
extremely affordable. I bought a kilo of tomatoes, lots of onions, courgettes,
peppers, etc.
A few other popular stores in Baku are Fresco, Spar, Araz, and Neptun. I also went to Continental
several times as I needed to use up my tomatoes last minute and make the
necessary salsa and tortilla chips (Continental sold a lot of Edeka's products
in Germany including salted tortilla chips).
Be careful not to indulge in one thing too quickly. I made
like four eggs a day in an omelette that looked like cat vomit at the end and
made myself super sick from the egg count.
I think my body wasn't used to Azeri eggs yet and I
struggled as a result. The eggs are high quality…it was just my body I think
(and probably used to poor quality ingredients in Western Europe).
Restaurants in Baku
I found that the restaurants serving traditional Azeri
cuisine were all more or less the same. The menus look the same (and offer a
million dishes) and the restaurants in Baku all tend to be underground and the
areas are divided into small cave-like sections.
Azeri food is like many different foods I've tasted before,
but with more oil and sometimes less flavor (depending on the dish).
They love the use of herbs, so if you are allergic to dill,
mint, or coriander (cilantro), make note of that ahead of time.
Usually, the waiters are all male in these restaurants,
which was one of the first things I noticed. I've had servers who were aloof
and others who were extremely friendly. You can usually pay with Visa or Mastercard but check first.
However, you cannot add a tip to the card, so have cash on
hand if you want to add more than the service charge usually already added.
Although my opinion of the cuisine is that it was a bit
bland, take into account that I have a lot of experience in traveling to
post-Soviet countries and Azeri cuisine is kind of a hodgepodge of different
soviet dishes and Middle Eastern dishes.
So if I had plov in
Baku, I didn't prefer it over Uzbek
plov, etc. But most people I know liked the cuisine in Azerbaijan.
And, to be honest, the food is one of the best reasons to
visit Azerbaijan, although I didn't like all the food I had there.
Common ingredients in
Azerbaijani cuisine
The ingredients you will find in Azerbaijani cuisine are similar to those you will find in many
other Caucasus countries.
Mutton, chicken, fish, cherries, quince, peppers, sumac (my
favorite spice), tomato, apples, pomegranate, plum, apricot, eggplant, super
delicious bread… just to name a few.
If you have food allergies and plan to visit Baku, get
accurate translations of your allergy in Russian and Azerbaijani and show them
to the waiters. I asked for 'no dill' repeatedly in multiple languages and
got it anyway.
Tipping in Azerbaijan
It depends a lot on where you are and what your bill is. I
tend to always tip at least 10-15% because the American in me will have a panic
attack and be unable to sleep if I don't.
However, if the service is bad, I don't care one way or
another. In Baku, especially in the more "touristy" restaurants, they
often add a service charge to your check.
They did it with me 9 times out of 10. It was usually such a
meager sum that I still left a few manats, especially when the service was
outstanding. My service was generally horrible or stellar. There has never been
an in-between.
Markets in Baku
There are many markets
in Baku where you can go for delicious and local products. While none were
near where I was staying, with a little effort I could have located them.
The metro station (Sahil) was closed while I was in Baku so nothing was super convenient
for me. Ask where you are staying for the market closest to you and enjoy the
tasty produce that Azerbaijan has to offer!
Miscellaneous tips for visiting Baku
Accommodation in Baku
There is an abundance of places to stay in Baku, especially for a budget traveler. I looked
in hotels, apartments, and hostels before visiting
Baku.
The problem I had with the apartments was that I was going
to be there during the Formula 1 race which meant accommodation was limited. I
was using Airbnb and the only options available seemed sketchy as they quoted
different prices throughout.
There was also one who pretended to be in Baku when he was really in Sumqayit.
Hotels were all booked or just out of my price range. So, I went to a hostel.
I found a hostel called Sahil Hostel located near Sahil
metro station and it was one of the best places I stayed. Easily one of the best hostels in Baku. They had a female
dorm and it was affordable.
As with other hostels in town, I say do your research. If
hostels cannot fill to capacity, they will usually house migrant workers or
locals. This is common in former Soviet countries trying to develop tourism.
Although I have no problem with hostels doing this, I have
found that I am more comfortable with other travelers as I have had issues with
migrant workers (from Azerbaijan, actually) when I was staying at a place in
Poland which made me feel really uncomfortable and follows me to my private
room.
Soviet architecture
in Baku
When you think of Baku, I doubt Soviet architecture comes to
mind. It's probably more the modern stuff that currently dots the city and its
skyline.
I met a girl on the train
back from Baku to Tbilisi who was into Soviet architecture and she said she
found Baku lacking in it.
I don't know where she looked, but there are resources
online that can help you track things down and I found that there was a fair
amount of Soviet architecture in Baku.
You can use this resource to help you get started.
Baku is diverse
The city of Baku is actually quite diverse, even if it
doesn't seem like it at first glance. The history of the country is extremely
interesting and somehow shows why diversity exists in Azerbaijan today.
Although I won't go into the details of the story, just know
that the city is home to many other CIS states, Iran, and many Gulf Coast
countries.
In addition, many American and British ex-pats currently
reside in Baku. Baku will most
definitely be on your Azerbaijan
itinerary and it's cool to see the country's people mixing together in one
city.
Company opening hours
One of the best things about traveling is that you can experience different cultures and
different standards. Imagine a cafe in the United States opening at 1000. There
would be an uproar. Well, that's standard for Baku. The streets are pretty cold early in the morning, actually.
Instead of wallowing in the fact that you can't have an
espresso or do your shopping at 08:00, take the opportunity to explore the city
center and the old town because there's hardly anyone around!
Where to sleep in
Baku
We've put together a guide to the best hotels in Baku, but we want to quickly recommend a few here
for travelers to Baku. These places range from luxury to budget and all come
highly recommended by us:
Hilton Baku (Splurge): Everyone knows the Hilton brand…and
while we usually want to recommend somewhere that isn't a big chain, we know
that many people traveling to Azerbaijan
and Baku want something familiar (even if only to collect or use their points).
We recommend the Hilton
Baku for this reason. It is luxurious and you will have an extremely
comfortable stay in Baku. Click here for rates and availability.
Shah Palace Hotel (Mid-Range): This hotel has received high
reviews from those who have experienced its hospitality and comfort. There are
many amenities and it is located in a beautiful
location in Baku.
Sahil Hostel & Hotel (Budget): This is my favorite
hostel all over the world. I stayed there for several weeks and found a little
"home" in Baku.
Even though I don't like hostels, this place was not a party palace but more of a comfortable place to stay with a fantastic location, a great owner and so much more. They offer private rooms and dormitories. Click here for rates and availability.
Should you book a trip to Baku?
I really think booking
a trip to Baku will be a great getaway if you are a city dweller who also
likes the options of a few day trips. It was easy to get around town and the
food was delicious. The modern architecture is a beautiful blend of the old,
too.
There are a lot of things to know before planning your visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, but these
are hopefully some general tips to prepare you for a trip there. If you are
traveling to Tbilisi or somewhere in Georgia, Azerbaijan is a great addition to
your itinerary.
If you have any additional questions or comments, feel free
to drop them below and I'll do my best to help!
Weather in August in Azerbaijan
Many people wonder what the weather is like in August in
Azerbaijan. Is this month the right time to go to Azerbaijan? To answer this
question, we have created this page with all the information you need.
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The weather in
Azerbaijan in August is generally perfect. August is a summer month in
Azerbaijan.
August is a hot month with maximum daytime temperatures
around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Baku. It's
a very hot month, so be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
In Azerbaijan, rainfall in August ranges from light in Baku
with 6 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation to moderate in Qabala with 57 mm (2.2 in)
of precipitation. In general, it is a sunny month with an average of 282 hours
of sunshine in Baku during the whole month.
When is the best time to visit Baku?
The best time to
visit Baku is from early September to November. The weather is like a happy
spring here during this period.
What is the coldest month in Azerbaijan?
January
The best time of year to visit Baku in Azerbaijan the hottest month is July with an average
high temperature of 30°C (86°F). The coldest month is January with an average
high temperature of 6°C (42°F). November is the wettest month.
What month does it snow in Baku?
When does it snow in Baku? The months of snowfall in Baku are from January to March,
November, and December.
Is Azerbaijan cold or hot?
Climate and average weather all year round in Baku Azerbaijan. In Baku, the summers
are hot, humid, arid, and clear; the winters are long, very cold, dry, and
partly cloudy; and it is windy all year round. During the year, the temperature
generally varies from 3°C to 30°C and is rarely lower than 29°C or higher than
30°C.
Is Baku a safe city to visit?
Crime levels in Baku
are generally low, but muggings do occasionally occur after dark in the city
center around western bars and clubs and near dimly lit entrances to private
apartments. Take reasonable precautions: be vigilant, avoid carrying large sums
of money, and do not walk alone at night.
Is Baku Azerbaijan Worth Visiting?
A unique history, fantastic food and wine, and plenty of
sights await travelers in Baku, the
capital of Azerbaijan. Baku is one
of the most promising tourist destinations and is an exhilarating mix of
oil-driven progress and ancient Asian cultures.
Does it sometimes rain in Baku?
There is little rainfall in Baku all year round. Based on the Köppen-Geiger climate
classification, the climate here is classified as BSk. The average temperature
here is 15.4°C | 59.8°F. In one year, precipitation is 291 mm | 11.5 inches.
Is Baku an expensive city?
While Baku is certainly trying to build a luxurious and
grandiose image of itself, and the city has earned a reputation as the most
expensive capital in the Caucasus region, the total cost of your trip to
Azerbaijan or Baku does not need to break your bank. …
Is Baku safe? How much is Baku?
Summary of cost of living in Baku, Azerbaijan: Family of four, estimated monthly costs are
$1,581 (PKR 314104) (male 2,689) without rent. The estimated monthly costs for
a single person are $439 (PKR 87218) (747 men) without rent. Baku is 68.48%
cheaper than New York (without rent).
Is Baku cheap or expensive?
All in all, you can expect your average daily trip to Baku,
Azerbaijan to cost around €30-40 (PKR 6415-8554) per person per day. This can
very easily be reduced if you opt for more affordable dining establishments or
if you don't eat all meals out, travel more slowly and stay in more economical
accommodation.
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