Maralgöl
Lake Mountain lake in Goygol District, Azerbaijan
Maralgöl sits high in Goygol District as an alpine lake within forested mountains. Visitors hike to the shoreline for mountain views and picnics inside Goygol National Park.
How to Get to Maralgöl #
From the city of Ganja or the town of Goygol, hire a local driver toward the western slopes of the Lesser Caucasus. Roads narrow and become unpaved in the final stretch; a vehicle with some clearance is recommended. The last part of the approach is a walk from where roads give up to pastoral tracks - plan for uneven footing and variable weather.
Tips for Visiting Maralgöl #
- Start early in the morning to catch the slant light on the water - the lake is at its most photogenic before winds pick up.
- Ask a local in Goygol or nearby villages about recent road conditions; the last stretch is unpaved and sometimes impassable after heavy rain.
- Bring binoculars: Maralgöl's name means "deer lake" and wildlife is best spotted from the ridge above the water.
Best Time to Visit Maralgöl #
Quiet alpine lake in Goygol District best visited in late spring through early autumn when access is easiest.
Weather & Climate near Maralgöl #
Maralgöl'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 -12°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (699 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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