May weather forecast
Azerbaijan

May signifies the arrival of late spring in Azerbaijan, with noticeably warmer temperatures across the country. As the last month of spring, it sets the stage for the forthcoming summer season.

In the lowland regions and along the Caspian Sea coastline, temperatures continue to rise. The capital city of Baku experiences temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 23°C (73.4°F). The pleasant weather conditions, combined with a decrease in rainfall compared to April, make outdoor activities and sightseeing enjoyable.

In contrast, the high-altitude regions of the Greater Caucasus range, including cities like Quba and Khinalug, continue their transition from colder to warmer conditions. Temperatures in these areas in May range between 10°C (50°F) to 15°C (59°F), indicating the full arrival of spring in these regions. Snow is rare in May, and the landscape transforms with the melting of the remaining winter snow.

The overall precipitation in May tends to decrease compared to April, with the frequency of rainfall dropping significantly. Compared to the coming month, June, May provides slightly cooler temperatures and more rainfall, serving as a transitional period towards the dry, hot summer months in Azerbaijan. May does not hold extreme weather records, but it is a vital month in the country's climatic calendar, marking the transition from spring to summer.

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• Baku - May »
  The start of May in Baku brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 15°C (59°F) in April to an agreeable 21.8°C (71.2°F). In Baku, in May, during 6.5 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Ganja - May »
  In Ganja, Azerbaijan, during May, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation. In Ganja in May, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation.
• Lankaran - May »
  In Lankaran in May, during 9.7 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lankaran in May, during 9.7 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Yevlakh - May »
  In Yevlakh during May, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation. In Yevlakh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 54 days and collects up to 339mm (13.35") of precipitation.
• Shamakhi - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Shamakhi is May, when the rain falls for 9 days and typically aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Shamakhi sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 20:09 +04.
• Astara - May »
  This month in Astara, ignites the summer spark, reflecting a stark contrast from the early-year frost. When are sunrise and sunset in May in Astara?
• Barda - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Barda is May, when the rain falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Barda is May, when the rain falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.