Weather in December in Azerbaijan
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 is the weather like in Azerbaijan in December?
December in Azerbaijan generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high. The month of December is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Qabala to 11°C in Lankaran. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Lankaran and -5°C in Qabala.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Ganja with an average of 23 mm to high snow/rainfall in Lankaran with 134 mm.Average sunshine
Baku enjoys a balanced 103 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at December's conditions in Azerbaijan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Azerbaijan's yearly weather, check out our Azerbaijan climate page.
Where to go in Azerbaijan in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Azerbaijan?
Baku
In December Baku generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Sheki
In December Sheki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Qabala
In December Qabala generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Lankaran
In December Lankaran generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Novxanı
In December Novxanı generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Azerbaijan?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Azerbaijan due to the typically unpleasant weather in Baku.
On average, the best time to visit Azerbaijan is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Baku. On the other hand, the weather in February tends to be poor.
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