Baku weather in January (Azerbaijan)

Can you expect sunny skies in Baku in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of January in Baku typically brings low temperatures and low rainfall. January marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 9°C. At night, they generally drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 90 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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 Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 27 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 90 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Azerbaijan in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Baku.

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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.