Qum Island
Island Small Caspian Sea island near Baku
Qum Island is a small islet in the Caspian Sea within the administrative area of Baku, Azerbaijan. It forms part of the islands and shoals that lie off the coast of the Absheron Peninsula.
The islet itself is small and sparsely developed and does not contain major tourist infrastructure; it is primarily of geographic interest as part of the Caspian shoreline island group.
There is limited recorded historical development specific to the islet; like many small Caspian islets it has been noted in charts and local coastal records rather than for habitation or large structures.
Geographically Qum Island lies off the Baku coastline in the Caspian Sea, within the Baku administrative region of Azerbaijan.
How to Get to Qum Island #
Reachable only by private boat from Baku’s small craft harbors; travelers should charter with a licensed operator and obtain local permissions if required.
Tips for Visiting Qum Island #
- Arrange a licensed boat transfer from Baku - there are no regular public ferries to small Caspian islets.
- Respect all safety and environmental advisories; many offshore areas are used by oil infrastructure operators.
- Bring binoculars: much of the interest here is the changing shoreline, birdlife, and industrial silhouettes on the horizon.
Best Time to Visit Qum Island #
Small Caspian islets like Qum Island are most easily reached in the summer when the sea is calmer; check local marine advisories before booking a trip.
Weather & Climate near Qum Island #
Qum Island's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 30°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 3 mm.
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 37 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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