Keş

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Keş essentials

Country: Azerbaijan
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Manat (m)
Language: Azerbaijani
Emergency: 102

Keş at a Glance

About Keş

Keş is a small village in Siyazan District in northeastern Azerbaijan, recorded at coordinates 40.92333 N, 49.23 E. It is a rural settlement within the administrative structure of Siyazan.

The immediate area is typical lowland rural Azerbaijan - agricultural plots and village housing form the main visible features. There are no widely known visitor facilities or major tourist highlights recorded for the settlement itself.

No detailed published history specific to the village is readily available in standard references; it is one of many small rural communities in the Siyazan administrative area. Local administrative records would hold the primary historical details.

The village sits in Siyazan District, in the northeastern part of the country near the Caspian Sea coastal region of Azerbaijan. The provided coordinates place it within the district’s rural network.

  • Coordinates: Located at approximately 40.92333 N, 49.23 E in Siyazan District of northeastern Azerbaijan.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Keş

Best in spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures and clearer skies; summers can be hot and dusty.

Spring
March-May · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Wildflowers and milder temperatures make walking comfortable.
Autumn
September-November · 12-20°C (54-68°F)
Cooler, less dusty; good for photography and short hikes.
Winter
December-February · 0-10°C (32-50°F)
Mild winters by northern standards but can be wet and windy; many services are reduced.

Weather & Climate near Keş

Climate

Keş's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 58 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -1° - 5° -2° 26 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.4 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
February Acceptable -1° - 6° -1° 27 mm overcast 76% 3.6 m/s 0.3 low 10.5h
March Acceptable 1° - 8° 2° 32 mm overcast 72% 3.4 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Good 7° - 16° 11° 38 mm overcast 69% 3.4 m/s 1.1 high 13.1h
May Very Good 11° - 21° 16° 32 mm partly cloudy 66% 3.2 m/s 1.6 very high 14.3h
June Excellent 16° - 26° 21° 22 mm partly cloudy 61% 3.4 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.8h
July Ideal 20° - 30° 25° 13 mm partly cloudy 61% 3.6 m/s 2.0 very high 14.6h
August Ideal 18° - 30° 24° 15 mm partly cloudy 60% 3.4 m/s 1.6 very high 13.6h
September Excellent 15° - 24° 20° 27 mm partly cloudy 66% 3.3 m/s 1.1 high 12.3h
October Very Good 9° - 17° 13° 40 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.0h
November Good 5° - 11° 6° 33 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.4 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
December Acceptable 1° - 7° 1° 29 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.3 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Keş

Keş is rural and best reached by car from Siyazan town, which sits along the main north-south route between Baku and Quba. Local minibuses (marshrutkas) serve many nearby villages; ask in Siyazan for routes and times. Roads may be a mix of paved and unpaved; a sturdy vehicle is recommended for rainy seasons.

Tips for Visiting Keş

  • Carry water and sun protection; the area around Siyazan can be hot and exposed.
  • Respect local customs and private property-many small settlements have informal land boundaries.
  • Ask locally about the closest paved route; satellite maps can mislead on mountain tracks.