Chilov
Island Caspian Sea island near Baku with oil installations
Chilov Island lies off Baku in the Caspian Sea and is associated with offshore oil infrastructure; visitors - typically on specialist boat trips - note industrial facilities and the island’s coastal birdlife.
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Chilov (also known locally as Zhiloy) is a small low-lying island in the Caspian Sea off the coast of Baku, Azerbaijan. The island is associated with oil and gas activity and the wider petroleum infrastructure of the Baku region.
Historically and today the island’s surroundings include drilling platforms and related installations that serve offshore hydrocarbon production. Chilov is administratively part of Baku and is located among other industrial and natural maritime features of the Caspian Sea.
The island lies in the Caspian Sea near the Absheron peninsula and is accessed from Baku; the surrounding seascape is a mix of industrial zones and open water.
- Hydrocarbon infrastructure: Contains infrastructure and platforms associated with offshore oil and gas extraction in the Caspian Sea, reflecting the island's role in Azerbaijan's petroleum activities.
How to Get to Chilov #
Chilov (Çilov) is an island in the Caspian Sea off Baku and is not served by regular public transport. Access is by boat from Baku’s ports or by vessel arranged through local operators; note that access can be restricted because of offshore facilities, so you should check permissions and arrange transport in Baku beforehand.
Tips for Visiting Chilov #
- Treat Chilov (Chilov Island) as industrial/controlled territory: the island is dominated by oil infrastructure and access is commonly restricted-public visits generally require permission from relevant authorities or oil operators.
- Do not expect visitor facilities or tourist services; if you need to land or transit the island arrange permissions and transport through official channels in Baku rather than planning independent visits.
Best Time to Visit Chilov #
Aim for spring or autumn for the mildest conditions and calmer seas when visiting the Caspian island near Baku.
Weather & Climate near Chilov #
Chilov's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 29°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
January
January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 4 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 38 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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