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Sheki

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Updated Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Sheki month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sheki are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 22–27°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and May the wettest (about 145 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January6.1-2.1427.6
February7.4-0.9477.9
March12.02.91088.6
April17.37.58910.0
May21.912.314511.6
June27.317.011212.8
July29.619.79312.9
August29.819.76112.2
September23.915.413910.4
October17.79.8858.9
November12.04.3537.5
December7.3-0.1417.0

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People associated with this place

  • Mirza Fatali Akhundov

    A prominent Azerbaijani playwright, philosopher, and founder of modern Azerbaijani literature who was born in Sheki.

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01 · Overview

Sheki, in brief

Geographic coordinates and administrative boundaries

Sheki is a city located in Azerbaijan. Geographically positioned at latitude 41.19194 and longitude 47.17056, the municipality serves as the capital of the Shaki District, which is also known as Şeki rayonu within the nation's administrative divisions.

Regional settlement and territorial context

As an urban center within Azerbaijan, the settlement anchors the surrounding Shaki District. The regional geography encompasses distinct administrative boundaries that define the local territory of the Shaki Khanate's historical footprint, distinguishing the Azerbaijani locality from other global locations bearing similar names, such as the town of Sheki situated in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia.

Demographic profile and spatial extent

Within this designated geographic scope, the population reaches 68400 residents. The coordinates of latitude 41.19194 and longitude 47.17056 anchor the municipal landscape across the Shaki City administration level, operating within the Asia/Baku timezone.

Territorial distinctions and global references

Geographical disambiguation separates Sheki, Azerbaijan from the Shiki District and the town of Sheki located in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. The territory functions as part of Azerbaijan, maintaining administrative connections to the Shaki District, also referred to as Şeki rayonu, alongside the historical context of the Shaki Khanate.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheki

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01 · Q&A

Where is Sheki located and what are its coordinates?

Sheki is situated in Azerbaijan at geographic coordinates 41.1919, 47.1706, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

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What is the population and time zone of Sheki?

Sheki has a recorded population of approximately 68,400 and observes the Asia/Baku time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Sheki?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Sheki include AZ, Russian, HY, with AZN used for local transactions.

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