Upa

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Small settlement in Khizi District east of Baku. The village is most often encountered on regional drives along the Caspian coastal and hill roads.

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Upa essentials

Country: Azerbaijan
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Manat (m)
Language: Azerbaijani
Emergency: 102

Upa, Azerbaijan at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Upa, Azerbaijan

A small settlement - visit in warmer months when roads and trails are most passable.

Late spring to early autumn
May-September · 15-28°C (59-82°F)
Milder weather for exploring rural Khizi District and nearby low hills.

Weather & Climate near Upa, Azerbaijan

Climate

Upa's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 57 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -1° - 5° -1° 25 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.4 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
February Acceptable 0° - 6° -1° 26 mm overcast 76% 3.6 m/s 0.3 low 10.5h
March Good 2° - 9° 2° 29 mm overcast 72% 3.5 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Good 7° - 16° 11° 37 mm overcast 69% 3.4 m/s 1.1 high 13.1h
May Very Good 12° - 21° 16° 28 mm partly cloudy 66% 3.2 m/s 1.6 very high 14.3h
June Ideal 17° - 27° 22° 19 mm partly cloudy 61% 3.4 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.8h
July Ideal 20° - 30° 25° 9 mm partly cloudy 61% 3.7 m/s 2.0 very high 14.6h
August Ideal 19° - 30° 24° 12 mm partly cloudy 60% 3.5 m/s 1.6 very high 13.6h
September Excellent 15° - 25° 20° 25 mm partly cloudy 66% 3.4 m/s 1.1 high 12.3h
October Very Good 10° - 17° 14° 36 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.0h
November Good 5° - 11° 6° 32 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.4 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
December Acceptable 1° - 8° 2° 28 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.3 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Upa, Azerbaijan

Upa is located in Azerbaijan’s Khizi District; access is typically by vehicle from Baku or regional centers. Roads may be minor and signage scarce - driving with local guidance or a GPS is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Upa, Azerbaijan

  • Speak to a local official or municipal office before visiting as Upa is a small settlement and services are limited.
  • Combine a visit to Upa with a trip to Khizi District's nearby landscapes - the Greater Caucasus foothills offer better-known vantage points.
  • Be prepared for limited signage; a local map or GPS coordinates will help deliver this place's small, easily missed markers.