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 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while Tbilisi sees 7 sunshine hours and 6 rain days.

Baku can feel quite hot at 33°C, so plan for heat. Tbilisi is also comfortable at 22°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 33°C (91°F) and drops to 20°C (68°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 13°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Tbilisi averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. There is a notable 11°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

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

Baku receives approximately 22 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during May. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Tbilisi sees 67 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Baku the drier option by 2 rain days and 45 mm of total precipitation.

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