Baku vs Yerevan

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Yerevan edges ahead as the better destination in August. Yerevan offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Baku sees 7 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.

Baku can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Yerevan runs hot at 31°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Yerevan is the stronger choice in August. Yerevan receives 6 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Baku reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 13°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Yerevan averages 31°C (88°F) for the high and 18°C (64°F) for the low, with a daily range of 13°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.

Baku receives approximately 19 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during August. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Yerevan sees 7 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Yerevan the drier option by 3 rain days and 12 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Baku averages 45% while Yerevan sits at 65%. Yerevan will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.