When to go · Qobustan
Qobustan in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (check). Across Azerbaijan: As July; Caspian beach season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- High
- Azerbaijan overall
- Prices
- High
- Azerbaijan overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (check). Across Azerbaijan: As July; Caspian beach season.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Azerbaijan: Heat breaks; pomegranate season begins.
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Azerbaijan: Autumn colour at Sheki; pomegranate festival in Goychay (check).
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Azerbaijan: Cool; Victory and Flag days.
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Azerbaijan: Novruz festivities; cool weather.
Weather in August
- QobustanHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Azerbaijan overall
- High
- Prices · Azerbaijan overall
- High
Azerbaijan overall: As July; Caspian beach season.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Qobustan, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Mixed
Mar: Good (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Night low
Aug: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Mar: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 9
Mar: 6 (better)
Crowds
Aug: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 1
August: Outside the best window (check). Across Azerbaijan: As July; Caspian beach season.
March: Outside the best window (check). Across Azerbaijan: Novruz festivities; cool weather.
Qobustan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen