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.
Göygöl (lake) at a Glance#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -7° - 1° | -6° | 21 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Acceptable | -8° - 3° | -5° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 5° | -2° | 46 mm | overcast | 63% | 1.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 2° - 12° | 5° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.1h |
| May | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 62% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 55% | 1.9 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 13° - 24° | 18° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 50% | 2.0 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 17° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 49% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 1.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 4° - 13° | 8° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 0° - 8° | 2° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Acceptable | -5° - 4° | -4° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
