Mount Kapaz
Mountain Volcanic cone overlooking Lake Göygöl in Azerbaijan
Overlooking Göygöl lake near Ganja, Mount Kapaz in Azerbaijan features limestone cliffs, hiking trails and viewpoints within reach of Göygöl National Park.
Tips for Visiting Mount Kapaz #
- Combine a visit to Mount Kapaz with Lake Goygol-many of the best viewpoints of the peak are accessed from the lake shore or the Goygol National Park trails, so allow time for both.
- Approach from Goygol town or the national park entrance and ask locally about marked trails and seasonal conditions; spring-early autumn offers the most reliable hiking weather and clearer viewpoints.
Best Time to Visit Mount Kapaz #
Mount Kapaz is best visited in summer (June-September) for safer, clearer conditions; winters bring snow and limited access.
Weather & Climate near Mount Kapaz #
Mount Kapaz's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (716 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 23 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.