The best time to visit Azerbaijan is between April and October when it’s warm and dry in much of the country. July and August are the best months for reaching mountain villages like Xinaliq, but can be scorching (up to 38°C/100°F) and unbearably humid in Baku. It’s much colder and wetter in the winter and snow, while rare in Baku, is common in the mountains. The biggest national festival (Novruz) climaxes on March 21st with much merriment and even fire-jumping.