Gobustan weather in May
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers. Average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C, with around 5 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Gobustan. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
24°C
Average low
16°C
Rainy days
5 days
Best months to visit
May, June, July, August, September, October
What to do in Gobustan in May
Whatever the weather, Gobustan rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Viewing 6,000-year-old petroglyphs and understanding prehistoric art
Hiking among mud volcanoes where methane ignites nightly with blue flames
Visiting the Gobustan Museum explaining archaeological discoveries
Photography of ancient rock carvings and geological formations
Day tripping from Baku (50 km) to this unique archaeological-geological site
Eating traditional Azerbaijani food at nearby village restaurants
What to pack for May
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
8C
Cold, with occasional showers.
February
9C
Cold, with occasional showers.
March
12C
Cool, with occasional showers.
April
18C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
May (you are here)
24C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
June
30C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
July
32C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
August
32C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
September
26C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
October
20C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
November
14C
Cool, with occasional showers.
December
10C
Cool, with occasional showers.
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