Climate Insights for Shūsh

The climate in Shūsh is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 454mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 92mm of rainfall. Shūsh is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Shūsh has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 47°C and an average of 39°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 12°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Shūsh is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 454mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 92mm of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0mm. That's 91mm less than December, 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.

Shūsh is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Shūsh, which began on June 21, 2026. Shūsh 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 July at around 47°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Shūsh is during March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 71mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 47°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shūsh 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. 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.