According to the National Hydrometeorological Service, in October 2026, the air temperature across the country was above the climate norm for 25 days (by 1–8 degrees), and below the norm for 3 days (by 1–6 degrees). For 3 days, the temperature was observed within the climate norm. The average monthly temperature was 19 degrees Celsius, which is 3 degrees above the climate norm.
According to information provided to elchi from the National Hydrometeorological Service, the maximum temperature in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula was recorded at 30 degrees Celsius in Sumgayit on October 18, and in the regions, it was 34 degrees Celsius in Zangilan on October 14. The minimum air temperature in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula was 10 degrees Celsius in Baku on October 4, and in high mountainous areas, it was 5 degrees Celsius below zero in Shahdag on the same date.
In some days of October, intermittent precipitation was observed, accompanied by lightning. In some places, the precipitation was intense, torrential, and heavy. Sleet and snow fell in mountainous areas. The maximum snow cover height was recorded at 10 cm in Griz (Guba). Overall, precipitation was observed for 30 days in the regions during the month. The highest precipitation was 199 mm (Neftchala) in the Central Aran zone, accounting for 441% of the monthly norm; 206 mm (Kishchay area of Shaki) in the Balaken-Shaki zone, accounting for 238% of the monthly norm; and 84 mm (Oil Rocks) in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, accounting for 448% of the monthly norm.
Hail was observed in some areas of Yardimli and Gedabey districts, in the village of Yukhari Tala in Zaqatala district, in the villages of Okhud and Kishchay in Shaki district, as well as in the village of Bicenec in Shahbuz district during October. The largest hail was recorded on October 10 in Yardimli district, with a diameter of 18–20 mm.
During the month, windy weather was observed for 4 days in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, and for 11 days in the regions. The maximum wind speed was 27 m/s in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, and 20 m/s in the regions.