Lake Sarysu Lake

Inland lake in Imishli District, Azerbaijan

A lowland lake in Imishli District that supports local fishing and seasonal bird populations. Surrounding farmland provides the access routes for visitors and locals alike.

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Lake Sarysu at a Glance#

About Lake Sarysu#

Lake Sarysu is a lake located in the Imishli District of Azerbaijan in the country’s lowland interior. It lies within the flat agricultural plains of central Azerbaijan.

The lake functions within the local landscape as a freshwater body used by nearby settlements for small-scale fishing and seasonal activities. Shoreline access is generally at local village landings rather than formal tourist infrastructure.

The lake has formed in the lowland plain and is tied to regional patterns of irrigation and drainage that characterise central Azerbaijan.

Geographically Lake Sarysu is in the Imishli District of Azerbaijan, set within low-lying steppe and agricultural terrain rather than mountainous or coastal country.

Best Time to Visit Lake Sarysu#

Best visited in spring or autumn for comfortable temperatures and fewer extremes, though summer is best for warm-weather lake activities.

Summer
June-August · 25-35°C
Hot and dry; best time for visiting if you prefer warm weather, but expect strong sun and high temperatures.
Spring/Autumn
April-May & September-October · 15-25°C
Milder and more comfortable for outdoor activities with fewer extreme temperatures.
Winter
December-February · 0-10°C
Cooler and wetter; pleasant for quieter visits though colder nights are common.

Weather & Climate near Lake Sarysu#

Climate

Lake Sarysu'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 0°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 66 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 0° - 7° 2° 28 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.0 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
February Poor 1° - 8° 3° 30 mm overcast 73% 2.2 m/s 0.4 low 10.5h
March Acceptable 4° - 12° 7° 47 mm overcast 68% 2.3 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Good 9° - 19° 14° 47 mm overcast 63% 2.3 m/s 1.1 high 13.1h
May Excellent 14° - 24° 19° 34 mm partly cloudy 54% 2.4 m/s 1.6 very high 14.3h
June Excellent 18° - 30° 24° 22 mm partly cloudy 43% 2.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.8h
July Ideal 21° - 33° 27° 6 mm partly cloudy 40% 2.5 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.6h
August Ideal 20° - 33° 27° 9 mm partly cloudy 43% 2.3 m/s 1.7 very high 13.6h
September Excellent 17° - 28° 23° 19 mm partly cloudy 54% 2.2 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Very Good 12° - 21° 16° 39 mm partly cloudy 68% 1.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.0h
November Good 6° - 13° 9° 29 mm partly cloudy 75% 1.8 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
December Good 2° - 9° 4° 29 mm partly cloudy 78% 1.8 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h