Sheki weather in May
May in Sheki: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#2 of 12 months in Sheki · #182 of 1413 destinations to visit in May · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
- Days
- 22°C
- Nights
- 12°C
- Wet days
- 13
- Sun
- 11.3 h
- Humidity
- 70%
- Daylight
- 15 h

Traveller notes on Sheki in May
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.
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.
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Sheki climate normals — May
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sheki in May
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.
BusyGurban Bayrami, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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).
Best weatherSheki's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Sheki in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Gurban Bayrami
20 Apr – 10 Jun · usuallyRamadan & EidCrowdedThe Eid of sacrifice is a two-day national holiday that moves about eleven days earlier each year; families travel to relatives, so intercity buses get busy and some shops close. Source ↗
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?
Sheki in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Sheki?
- May in Sheki: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Sheki on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Sheki in May?
- In May, Sheki averages a daily high of 22.2°C and a low of 12.3°C, with about 82.5 mm of rain over roughly 12.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sheki in May?
- Sheki has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in May.
Within 300 km: Gudauri's Lomisoba pilgrimage around 15 May – 20 Jun, and Tbilisi's Independence Day on 26 May.