Divankhana (Shirvanshah's Palace)

Divankhana is a domed pavilion within the Palace of the Shirvanshahs complex in Baku’s Old City (Icherisheher). It dates to the 15th century and is one of several compact stone buildings grouped around the palace courtyard.

The structure is a small, vaulted chamber with characteristic carved stone detailing that visitors see as part of a circuit through the palace complex. It functions architecturally as a reception or ceremonial pavilion within the broader ensemble rather than as a freestanding monument with extensive grounds.

Built during the Shirvanshah dynasty period, the pavilion is part of the palace ensemble that served as a seat of regional rulers and their court. Over time the complex was adapted and preserved as a historic monument within the fortified Old City.

The Divankhana sits inside Icherisheher in central Baku, adjacent to other palace buildings and close to the Maiden Tower; access is via the Old City pedestrian routes and the palace courtyard.

UNESCO site: Forms part of the Palace of the Shirvanshahs complex inside Baku's Icherisheher, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Date and form: A small domed pavilion dating to the 15th century within the palace ensemble, notable for carved stonework and interior vaulting.

How to Get to Divankhana (Shirvanshah's Palace) #

Divankhana is inside Icherisheher (Baku Old City). From central Baku, walk to the Old City gate (about 15-20 minutes from Neftchiler Avenue) or take local buses/taxis to the Old City entrance. The complex is pedestrianised and best visited on foot once inside the city walls.

Tips for Visiting Divankhana (Shirvanshah's Palace) #

Enter the Palace complex through the main Icherisheher (Old City) gate to see Divankhana as part of the sequence of buildings.
Bring a camera with a wide-angle lens - the interior is compact but richly carved.
Look for the carved stalactite portal and the unusual octagonal plan; lights can be dim inside, so allow eyes to adjust.

Best Time to Visit Divankhana (Shirvanshah's Palace) #

Spring and autumn provide the best combination of weather and lighter crowds for exploring Baku's Old City and the Divankhana.

Spring

April-June · 10-22°C (50-72°F)

Mild weather, comfortable for walking the Old City and the Palace complex.

Autumn

September-October · 12-22°C (54-72°F)

Fewer tourists than summer and pleasant daylight for visiting stone interiors.

Weather & Climate near Divankhana (Shirvanshah's Palace) #

Climate

Divankhana (Shirvanshah's Palace)'s climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 29°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 63 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

35°

Warmest Month

-3°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 7°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

2° – 7°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

23 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

4° – 9°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

8° – 16°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

23 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

13° – 21°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

16 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.6

UV Index

Very High

14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 26°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 29°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

4 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Very High

14.6h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 29°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

6 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.6

UV Index

Very High

13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 25°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

13° – 19°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

29 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 35 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

8° – 13°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

4° – 9°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

27 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

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