Sheki weather in August

August in Sheki: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Sheki🇦🇿 Azerbaijan · Caucasus · City84
  1. 61Jan
  2. 66Feb
  3. 72Mar
  4. 85Apr
  5. 90May
  6. 88Jun
  7. 81Jul
  8. 84Aug
  9. 94Sep
  10. 83Oct
  11. 74Nov
  12. 65Dec

#5 of 12 months in Sheki · #516 of 1413 destinations to visit in August · comfort 84/100 (tier A)

Days
30°C
Nights
20°C
Wet days
4
Sun
12.1 h
Humidity
53%
Daylight
14 h
Sheki, Azerbaijan
Photo: Zulfugar Karimov · Pexels

Traveller notes on Sheki in August

Other months in Sheki

There isn't much Sheki-specific forum detail for March, but the wider Azerbaijan threads are useful: Baku itself runs cold and cloudy in the 7-8C range this time of year, with wind and occasional rain, and posters specifically noted mountain towns like Sheki sit outside their peak season - most visitors favor the warmer summer months instead. One forum thread specifically asked about snow lingering into late March, which lines up with Sheki's own elevation-driven climate still carrying a real chance of snow this time of year. Pack a proper coat regardless of how mild Baku itself feels.
AzerbaijanCaucasusRegular · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters describe conditions in Azerbaijan generally staying summer-like and sunny through about September 20th, with temperatures easing and rain becoming more likely afterward - meaning most of September should still deliver warm, settled weather in Sheki before any autumn shift. Posters note Sheki's surrounding mountain forests help shield the city from both flooding and the worst summer overheating, contributing to its reputation as a comfortable base. Posters visiting the wider region in early October specifically reported sunny, quite warm conditions with only one rainy morning, and generally rate September and October together as the ideal window for autumn travel through Sheki and the surrounding mountain villages.
Tripadvisor community · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Sheki climate normals — August

Daytime high30°C / 87°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low20°C / 68°F
Feels like (high)31°C / 88°F
Rainfall26 mm / 1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity53%🍃 comfortable
Dew point14°C / 57°F
Sunshine12.1 h/day
Daylight13.8 h
Wind12 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)48🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Sheki in August

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)

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Best months for Sheki's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherSheki's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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What's on in Sheki in August

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Nature

    Hazelnut harvest

    15 Aug – 30 Sep · usually

    The northwest's orchards around Sheki, Gakh and Zagatala are shaken and gathered by hand from mid-August, and you will see nuts drying in the shade in village yards along the road. Source ↗

What's on around the world in August →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Sheki — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is Sheki?

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Sheki in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Sheki?
August in Sheki: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Sheki on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
What is the weather like in Sheki in August?
In August, Sheki averages a daily high of 30.3°C and a low of 19.8°C, with about 25.9 mm of rain over roughly 4.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Sheki in August?
Sheki has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in August.

Within 300 km: Gudauri's Alpine meadows and paragliding around 15 Jun – 15 Sep, and Tbilisi's High mountain trekking season around 15 Jun – 30 Sep.