Khirek

Ruins
Khirek BakuShamakhiSumgaitMaiden Tower (Baku)Juma Mosque, ShamakhiPalace of the ShirvanshahsHeydar Aliyev Cultural CenterAteshgah of BakuKhirek

Khirek essentials

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

Khirek at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Khirek

Best visited in late spring through early autumn for comfortable weather and access to rural trails.

Spring-Autumn
April-October · 10-28°C (50-82°F)
Pleasant weather for exploring rural landscapes and hillside walks.
Winter
November-March · -2-10°C (28-50°F)
Cool, wetter; some dirt roads may be muddy or inaccessible.

Weather & Climate near Khirek

Climate

Khirek's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 28°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 55 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 -4° - 3° -4° 28 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
February Poor -3° - 3° -3° 31 mm overcast 76% 3.3 m/s 0.3 low 10.5h
March Poor -1° - 6° 0° 42 mm overcast 72% 3.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Acceptable 5° - 14° 8° 52 mm overcast 69% 3.2 m/s 1.1 high 13.1h
May Good 10° - 18° 14° 49 mm partly cloudy 66% 2.8 m/s 1.6 very high 14.3h
June Excellent 14° - 23° 19° 36 mm partly cloudy 61% 3.0 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.8h
July Ideal 18° - 27° 22° 20 mm partly cloudy 61% 3.1 m/s 2.0 very high 14.6h
August Ideal 16° - 28° 22° 21 mm partly cloudy 60% 3.1 m/s 1.6 very high 13.6h
September Very Good 13° - 21° 17° 36 mm partly cloudy 66% 2.9 m/s 1.1 high 12.3h
October Good 7° - 14° 11° 51 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.0h
November Good 3° - 9° 4° 38 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.1 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
December Acceptable -1° - 5° -1° 32 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Khirek

Khirek lies in Khizi District, accessible by road from the regional center of Khizi or by a longer drive from Baku (roughly 100 km depending on route). Public transport is limited; hiring a car or arranging a local driver is the usual approach.

Tips for Visiting Khirek

  • Local travel infrastructure is limited; arrange transport from the Khizi district center or Baku for a full day trip.
  • Bring water and sun protection - terrain around the Khizi foothills can be exposed.
  • Ask locals for permission before wandering onto farmland or private property; many rural Azerbaijani settlements maintain informal boundaries.