Aghstafachay reservoir

Reservoir Water reservoir in Qazax District, Azerbaijan

A reservoir in Qazax District on the Aghstafachay river system; local visitors come for fishing, picnics and views across the steppe and open water.

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Aghstafachay reservoir
41.0423, 45.2635

How to Get to Aghstafachay reservoir #

Drive from the administrative center of Qazax district; local roads connect nearby villages to reservoir access points. Public transport is limited-use a car or taxi for direct access.

Tips for Visiting Aghstafachay reservoir #

  • Best visited in late spring and summer when water levels are lower and walking is easier.
  • Fishing is a common local activity-ask permissions and check local regulations before fishing.
  • Rural roads can be rough; a high-clearance vehicle is preferable for reaching reservoir overlooks.

Best Time to Visit Aghstafachay reservoir #

Summer gives best access and recreational use; spring and autumn are quieter for visits.

Summer
June-August · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Warm weather for outdoor activities and fishing.
Spring/Autumn
April-May & September-October · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Quieter and comfortable for walks; watch for agricultural activity in surrounding lands.

Weather & Climate near Aghstafachay reservoir #

Climate

Aghstafachay reservoir's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 30°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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