Baku weather in January (Azerbaijan)

What can you expect from the weather in Baku during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Baku generally has low temperatures and low rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 5°C.

Baku in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 6 days of rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 90 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Baku climate page with graphs.

 

Baku, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 27 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 90 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Azerbaijan in January

Find out more about the weather in Azerbaijan in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Baku in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Azerbaijan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Azerbaijan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.