Azerbaijan weather in January

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.

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.

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. 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 days

For 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.

Where to go in Azerbaijan in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Azerbaijan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Azerbaijan

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Azerbaijan?

Average weather in 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.

Baku
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
7°C 
103 hours 
33 mm 
7 days 
9°C 
5°C 
90 hours 
27 mm 
6 days 
9°C 
4°C 
87 hours 
32 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Baku

Average weather in 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.

Sheki
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-4°C 
29 mm 
7 days 
poor 
3°C 
-5°C 
28 mm 
8 days 
poor 
4°C 
-5°C 
39 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Sheki

Average weather in 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.

Qabala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
3°C 
-5°C 
38 mm 
7 days 
poor 
1°C 
-7°C 
36 mm 
8 days 
poor 
2°C 
-6°C 
53 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Qabala

Average weather in 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.

Lankaran
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
7°C 
134 mm 
9 days 
poor 
9°C 
5°C 
120 mm 
9 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
123 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Lankaran

Average weather in 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.

Novxanı
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
7°C 
103 hours 
38 mm 
7 days 
9°C 
5°C 
90 hours 
31 mm 
6 days 
poor 
8°C 
4°C 
87 hours 
34 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Novxanı

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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