Gil Island (Azerbaijan)
Island Island near Baku in the Caspian Sea
A small island in the Caspian Sea near Baku and the Baku Archipelago. Visitors and boaters pass by for coastal views, shoreline wildlife and short excursions from the capital rather than developed tourist facilities.
How to Get to Gil Island (Azerbaijan) #
Access generally by private boat from Baku’s seafront; ensure local permissions and check sea conditions.
Tips for Visiting Gil Island (Azerbaijan) #
- If visiting from Baku, arrange local boat charters with licensed operators; timing depends on weather and tides.
- Observe any protected-area or private property signs - small Caspian islands may have restrictions.
- Check with local authorities for seasonal access due to migratory bird nesting.
Best Time to Visit Gil Island (Azerbaijan) #
Gil Island is one of the smaller islets in the Caspian Sea near Baku; facilities and access are limited and may be seasonal.
Weather & Climate near Gil Island (Azerbaijan) #
Gil Island (Azerbaijan)'s climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold 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 15°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy 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. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 4 mm.
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August
August is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) 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 32 mm of rain and partly cloudy 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.
