Villa Petrolea Museum
Historic Baku villa built for early oil industry
Villa Petrolea at a Glance#
How to Get to Villa Petrolea#
Villa Petrolea refers to historic villa districts in and around central Baku. From central Baku, take local buses or a taxi to the seaside boulevard (Baku Boulevard) and explore eastward along the shore to find older villa clusters and historic buildings.
Tips for Visiting Villa Petrolea#
- If viewing from the Baku shoreline, bring a camera with a good zoom - the villa complex is low and set among scrubland.
- Check local heritage listings or municipal archives in Baku for research visits; access to private parts of the site may be restricted.
Best Time to Visit Villa Petrolea#
Spring and autumn offer the mildest weather for exploring the Baku environs and nearby heritage sites.
Spring (April-May)
Apr-May · 12-22°C
Pleasant temperatures for exploration and photography.
Autumn (Sept-Oct)
Sep-Oct · 15-24°C
Clearer skies and comfortable conditions for coastal drives.
Weather & Climate near Villa Petrolea#
Climate
Villa Petrolea'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 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
Air Quality:
AQI 63
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 2° - 7° | 0° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 6° | 4° | 23 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| March | Good | 3° - 9° | 3° | 25 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 24 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Ideal | 18° - 26° | 22° | 11 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 4.3 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Ideal | 21° - 29° | 25° | 4 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 5.0 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 21° - 29° | 25° | 8 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 4.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Ideal | 18° - 25° | 22° | 19 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 4.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 13° - 19° | 16° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 8° - 13° | 10° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Good | 4° - 9° | 3° | 27 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
