Azerbaijan is a great place to visit in any season and visitors are welcome year-round. The country has nine of the world’s eleven climate zones and offers a different experience to tourists. But each of the seasons, of course, has its own unique colours and features. Which of them will bring you more pleasure can be found only through personal acquaintance with Azerbaijan’s amazingly beautiful nature, the Caspian coast, ancient history and our cultural traditions. We hope that the information we provide in this section will help you choose the best time to visit our country.
The recreation and entertainment zones located in Azerbaijan along the Caspian coast, our delightful forests and stunning mountains will deliver an unforgettable experience to all those who love the sun, sea and sand, picnics and walks along forest trails, swimming under cool waterfalls and horseback riding. Many tourist regions of Azerbaijan also have numerous natural springs with thermal and mineral waters which offer high therapeutic value.
One of the main features of the summer season is the abundance, range and local varieties of fresh vegetables and fruit in Azerbaijan.
Calm, sunny days, a warm sea and verdant forests, parks and gardens which begin to change colour in late October – it’s a real pleasure to spend autumn in Azerbaijan! A stay here will be filled with beautiful experiences without worrying about the weather which can often spoil your vacation in other countries.
Autumn in Azerbaijan - what could be more tempting for those who admire the generous gifts of Mother Nature! In place of the summer figs, watermelon, walnuts and quince come persimmons and pomegranates. This is the time when autumnal fruits ripen with their amazing colourful and tasty offerings; succulent fruits – heavy and juicy.
Every year, more and more foreign tourists who chose to visit Azerbaijan in December flock to the historic area of Sheki where, at the end of the year, unique equestrian events and competitions are held. One of the most popular of these is Chovgan – an ancient Azerbaijani version of polo. Judging by the interest shown in these tournaments across of the country, we are clearly seeing a revival on a national level of this elite game - the royal, noble, eastern version of polo.
Winter in Azerbaijan is a lovely season for lovers of local food and Azerbaijani culinary surprises.
The main and the most spectacular season, which can be enjoyed by everyone who visits Azerbaijan in Spring, is the annual Novruz holiday - the symbol of nature’s rebirth. Every year prior to March 21 all Azerbaijanis enjoy the run-up to this ancient national holiday by preparing for it for four weeks. A number of holiday traditions and rituals of Novruz holiday will surprise and delight foreigners throughout the whole of March. Many people specifically travel to the regions, for example to Yukhari Salahli village, where they can witness classic rituals and traditions, just as in times gone by. During the celebration of the Novruz holiday in Azerbaijan, families and friends visit each other’s homes, exchanging gifts and the many sweets lovingly prepared at home.
