The month in detail
What to expect in January
Winter in Baku is cool (8°C during the day). Days are short (2.6h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (19% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January ranks 10 out of 12 months in Baku. Compared to December: −2°C daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
2°
Daylight
9.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Baku is June (9.3/10), 5.2 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Azerbaijan
🗣️LanguageAzerbaïdjanais
💶CurrencyManat azerbaïdjanais (₼)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+0.81°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 8°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 21%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Other destinations in January
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Location
Where is Baku ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
AzerbaijanTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.3 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
40.41°N · 49.87°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Baku?
June is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 10.0h of sunshine and 7.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Baku get in June?
Baku averages 10.0 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Baku?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Baku in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Baku good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Baku scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 9.0/10.
When should you avoid Baku?
January is the most difficult month to visit Baku, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Baku in January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Baku (low), with about 9.4h of daylight. No protection needed.