Baku vs Tbilisi

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Baku edges ahead as the better destination in May. Baku offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while Tbilisi sees 11 sunshine hours and 16 rain days.

Baku sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Tbilisi is also comfortable at 21°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Baku is the stronger choice in May. Baku receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Baku reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Tbilisi averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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

Baku receives approximately 15 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during May. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Tbilisi sees 109 mm over 16 rain days. That makes Baku the drier option by 12 rain days and 94 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.