Tava Island Island

Small Baku island in the Caspian Sea

Small island in the Caspian Sea off Baku, part of the archipelago in Baku Bay; visited mainly by boaters and those studying coastal geography.

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Tava Island at a Glance#

How to Get to Tava Island#

From Baku, small private boats and charter skiffs depart from the Seaside Boulevard (Baku Boulevard) marina; boat operators will advise on sea conditions and permissions. Always check with local authorities and experienced skippers before attempting landings.

Tips for Visiting Tava Island#

  • Hire a licensed boatman from Baku's Seaside Boulevard (Baku Boulevard) to visit nearby islets - schedules change with weather and sea state.
  • Bring sun protection and waterproof footwear; the island shoreline is rocky and wind-exposed.
  • Check local restrictions - some Caspian islets can be environmentally sensitive or subject to maritime controls.

Best Time to Visit Tava Island#

Best visited between late spring and early autumn when sea conditions are gentler.

Late spring to early autumn (May-Sep)
May-Sep · 15-30°C
Calmer seas and warm days make boat trips pleasant; watch for sudden onshore winds in late summer.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Dec-Feb · -5-8°C
Cold, often windy and not recommended for casual visits due to rough seas and limited services.

Weather & Climate near Tava Island#

Climate

Tava Island's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 28°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 60 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 3° - 6° 1° 24 mm partly cloudy 82% 4.7 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
February Acceptable 2° - 6° 0° 23 mm overcast 82% 4.8 m/s 0.3 low 10.5h
March Acceptable 4° - 8° 3° 24 mm overcast 82% 4.6 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Good 8° - 14° 11° 22 mm overcast 80% 4.3 m/s 1.1 high 13.1h
May Very Good 13° - 19° 16° 15 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.1 m/s 1.6 very high 14.3h
June Ideal 18° - 24° 21° 8 mm partly cloudy 71% 4.4 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.8h
July Ideal 21° - 28° 25° 3 mm partly cloudy 69% 5.0 m/s 2.0 very high 14.6h
August Ideal 21° - 28° 25° 6 mm partly cloudy 67% 4.4 m/s 1.6 very high 13.6h
September Ideal 19° - 24° 21° 18 mm partly cloudy 69% 4.4 m/s 1.1 high 12.3h
October Very Good 13° - 18° 16° 30 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.0h
November Good 9° - 13° 11° 36 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.7 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
December Good 5° - 9° 4° 28 mm partly cloudy 82% 4.6 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h

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