Yazdegerd Castle, Nakhchivan

Archaeological Site Medieval fortress ruins overlooking Nakhchivan plain

Ruined fortress in Nakhchivan linked by name to medieval rulers; travelers visit the castle remains for regional history and views across the autonomous republic’s plains.

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Yazdegerd Castle, Nakhchivan
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How to Get to Yazdegerd Castle, Nakhchivan #

Nakhchivan city is accessible by regional flights from Baku or by road from neighboring countries (visa and border checks apply). The castle is within the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic-local taxis and guides provide access to historical sites.

Tips for Visiting Yazdegerd Castle, Nakhchivan #

  • If visiting Nakhchivan, check border and visa requirements-this autonomous republic has specific entry rules separate from mainland Azerbaijan.
  • Combine the castle visit with local museums in Nakhchivan city for context on the region's long history.

Best Time to Visit Yazdegerd Castle, Nakhchivan #

Visiting Nakhchivan and its castle is most comfortable in spring or autumn when temperatures are moderate.

Spring & Autumn
April-June & September-October · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Moderate weather suitable for exploring archaeological sites and ruins.

Weather & Climate near Yazdegerd Castle, Nakhchivan #

Climate

Yazdegerd Castle, Nakhchivan's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 80 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 41 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.2h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 30°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

July

July is the warmest month, feeling like 27°C. Light rainfall.

93 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 34°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
19° 34°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 30°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

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