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Azerbaijan Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Azerbaijan in December.

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Planning a journey to Azerbaijan this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Azerbaijan in December

In December, Azerbaijan experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Shahdag at 0°C (32°F) to cold in Lankaran at 11°C (52°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Lankaran and -8°C (18°F) in Shahdag.

For specific regional insights in Azerbaijan, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Shamakhi with an average of 9 mm (0.4 in) to high rainfall in Lankaran with 134 mm (5.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Baku typically sees 103 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Azerbaijan by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Azerbaijan - and find the best time to visit. (based on Baku)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April15°C (59°F) May21°C (70°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September26°C (79°F) October21°C (70°F) November15°C (59°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Azerbaijan in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Azerbaijan.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Azerbaijan

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Azerbaijan?

Temperature range in Azerbaijan (December)

Precipitation variation in Azerbaijan (December)

Baku

In December Baku generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
94 hours
103 hours
90 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
mixed
Climate in Baku →

Sheki

In December Sheki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Sheki →

Qabala

In December Qabala generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Qabala →

Lankaran

In December Lankaran generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Lankaran →

Novxanı

In December Novxanı generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
94 hours
103 hours
90 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Novxanı →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Azerbaijan in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Baku 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Sheki 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Qabala 3°C (37°F) -5°C (23°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Ganja 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Lankaran 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Shahdag 0°C (32°F) -8°C (18°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)

Azerbaijan weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Azerbaijan in December?

December in Azerbaijan brings mixed weather. In Baku, daytime temperatures are typically around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Azerbaijan in December?

In Baku, the average daytime high in December is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

Does Azerbaijan get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Azerbaijan. Baku averages only about 33 mm (1.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Azerbaijan?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Azerbaijan due to the typically mixed weather in Baku.

On average, the best time to visit Azerbaijan is in May, June, September and October with generally excellent weather in Baku. On the other hand, the weather in February tends to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

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