Sheki weather in October

Azerbaijan

Sheki, Azerbaijan
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October in Sheki: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Sheki · #441 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 83/100 (tier A)

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Traveller notes on Sheki in October

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 · today · 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 · today · Read more on Tripadvisor

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Sheki climate normals — October

Daytime high19°C / 65°F😎 nice
Nighttime low10°C / 50°F
Feels like (high)17°C / 63°F
Rainfall45 mm / 1.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point8°C / 47°F
Sunshine8.5 h/day
Daylight11.1 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall1.6 cm / 0.6 in
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

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

Crowds in Sheki in October

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 3 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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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.

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Sheki in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Sheki?
October in Sheki: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Sheki on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
What is the weather like in Sheki in October?
In October, Sheki averages a daily high of 18.5°C and a low of 9.8°C, with about 44.5 mm of rain over roughly 6.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Sheki in October?
Sheki has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in October.
Does it snow in Sheki in October?
Sheki sees roughly 1.6 cm of snowfall in October.

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Similar destinations in CaucasusOctober

Within 300 km: Tbilisi's Rtveli, the grape harvest around 5 Sep – 20 Oct, and Kazbegi's Autumn in the valley around 25 Sep – 31 Oct.