Azerbaijan Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Baku, Ganja, Sumqayit, Lankaran, and Mingachevir
This month in numbers
Azerbaijan experienced a June that was 0.7°C warmer than the 1961–1990 baseline, ranking as the 41st warmest June in 86 years of records. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C.
What changed
The period of April to June 2026 saw Azerbaijan's average temperature at 16.88°C, a significant 1.4°C above the 1961–1990 baseline, making it the 14th warmest such period on record. This trend aligns with the broader global picture, as global land temperatures for the same three-month period ranked as the 2nd warmest on record, with an anomaly of +1°C. Azerbaijan's annual average temperature for 2025 was 13.08°C, marking it as the 5th warmest year in 85 years of data.
What’s driving change?
Azerbaijan endured a notable heatwave in June 2026, with temperatures in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula reaching highs of 40°C. The region experienced 21 days where temperatures exceeded seasonal norms, contributing to the monthly average being 1°C higher than the climate standard. This prolonged heat is consistent with the long-term trend of increasing frequency and intensity of hot extremes in the region. The country's diverse geography, including the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus Mountains, influences its climate, with the sea moderating temperatures in coastal areas and the mountains protecting against cold northern air masses.
Looking ahead
The mean temperature over Azerbaijan is projected to rise by at least 1–2°C for a low greenhouse gas concentration scenario and 2–3°C for a high greenhouse gas concentration scenario until 2050.
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Generated by Gemini from climate data and web sources
At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Azerbaijan
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Azerbaijan – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Azerbaijan
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm / cold seasonsKöppen Dfa · ContinentalHow spring and autumn have shifted in Azerbaijan. Spring is defined as the date monthly temperatures first rise above the long-term annual mean (11.3°C, from 1940–1969); autumn is the date they fall back below it. Temperature swings 23.6°C peak-to-peak across the year - a classic four-seasons rhythm.
Baseline vs recent monthly temperature climatology. Biggest warming: Mar (+2.9°C).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Azerbaijan
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Azerbaijan changing?
Azerbaijan is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Azerbaijan come from?
Climate data for Azerbaijan comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Azerbaijan climate data cover?
The Azerbaijan climate profile covers Baku, Ganja, Sumqayit, Lankaran and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Azerbaijan
How often is the Azerbaijan climate update refreshed?
The Azerbaijan climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.