Göygöl (lake)
Lake Scenic mountain lake formed by 1139 earthquake
Goygol Lake in Azerbaijan lies within a national park by forested slopes; visitors come for lakeside walks, picnic spots, boat trips and mountain scenery.
How to Get to Göygöl (lake) #
Göygöl is about 4-7 km from the town of Goygol. From Ganja (≈40 km), regional buses and minibuses run toward Goygol; from there taxis or local buses reach the lake. Driving from Baku takes roughly 3 hours along the Aghdam route; follow signs for Goygol National Park.
Tips for Visiting Göygöl (lake) #
- Walk the short rim trail to take in the mirror surface in calm weather - early morning often provides the clearest reflections.
- Bring a windproof layer; the alpine lake can be chilling even in summer.
- Combine the visit with nearby Göygöl National Park trails to see relocated German-built guesthouses and remnants of the 19th-century lakefront settlements.
Best Time to Visit Göygöl (lake) #
Summer through early autumn (June-October) offers the most reliable weather for walking and clear views of Göygöl's water and surrounding spruce-clad slopes.
Weather & Climate near Göygöl (lake) #
Göygöl (lake)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (663 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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