Climate Insights for Sheki
Shaki, Azerbaijan
Climate Overview
The climate in Sheki is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 615 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 99 mm of rainfall. Sheki 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 -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 134cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Sheki is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 24.2 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 3.9 in of rainfall. Sheki 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 21°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 53in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Sheki vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Sheki vary considerably across the year, with a 56°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 77°F with a mean of 68°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 21°F and the daily average is 27°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Sheki is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 615 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 99 mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 25 mm. That's 74 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 134cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.Sheki is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1 in. That's 2.9 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 53in accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 13in.
Wind
Sheki is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Sheki is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Sheki is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 54 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Sheki is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.1 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 21°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sheki 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sheki based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.