Gil Island (Azerbaijan)

Island

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.

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Gil Island (Azerbaijan) essentials

Address: Gil Island (near Baku), Azerbaijan (in the Caspian Sea)
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When to Go

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.

Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 18-30°C (64-86°F)
Calmer seas and warm weather for boat travel.

Weather & Climate near Gil Island (Azerbaijan)

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 64 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 2° - 7° 1° 22 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.7 m/s 0.2 low 9.6h
February Acceptable 3° - 7° 1° 28 mm overcast 80% 3.8 m/s 0.4 low 10.6h
March Good 4° - 9° 4° 28 mm overcast 78% 3.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 9° - 15° 12° 29 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.6 m/s 1.1 high 13.1h
May Excellent 13° - 20° 17° 21 mm partly cloudy 68% 3.4 m/s 1.7 very high 14.2h
June Ideal 18° - 26° 22° 13 mm some cloud 58% 3.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.7h
July Ideal 22° - 29° 26° 4 mm some cloud 56% 4.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.5h
August Ideal 21° - 29° 25° 7 mm some cloud 58% 3.6 m/s 1.7 very high 13.5h
September Ideal 19° - 25° 22° 15 mm some cloud 65% 3.6 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Very Good 13° - 18° 16° 31 mm partly cloudy 75% 3.4 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.0h
November Good 9° - 13° 11° 32 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.5 m/s 0.3 low 9.9h
December Good 5° - 9° 5° 25 mm overcast 82% 3.5 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
Getting There & Around

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.