Weather in January in Azerbaijan
Considering a trip to Azerbaijan this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Azerbaijan in January?
January in Azerbaijan generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high. In January, it is winter.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Qabala at 1°C to cold in Lankaran at 9°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Lankaran and -7°C in Qabala.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Naftalan with an average of 24 mm to high snow/rainfall in Lankaran with 120 mm.Average sunshine
Baku experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 90 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a closer look at January's conditions in Azerbaijan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Azerbaijan's yearly weather, check out our Azerbaijan climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Azerbaijan?
Baku
In January Baku generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Sheki
In January Sheki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Qabala
In January Qabala generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lankaran
In January Lankaran generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Novxanı
In January Novxanı generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Azerbaijan.
Is January the best time to visit Azerbaijan?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Azerbaijan due to the typically unpleasant weather in Baku.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Baku. The weather in February, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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