Climate Insights for Lankaran

The climate in Lankaran is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1216mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 177mm of rainfall. Lankaran is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 87cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Lankaran vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Lankaran is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1216mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 177mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 29mm. That's 148mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 87cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.

Lankaran is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Lankaran, which began on September 23, 2026. Lankaran is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Lankaran is during May and June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 55mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lankaran based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.