Baku · WinterMonth summary
Baku weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
37°F – 46°F
🌧 Rainy days
21% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Baku in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January brings a challenging climate (4.6/10). June offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Baku in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Baku is cool (8°F during the day). Days are short (7.3h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (21% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 37°F | 46°F | 21% | 0.0in | 7.3h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 37°F | 46°F | 20% | 0.0in | 8.0h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 41°F | 52°F | 20% | 0.0in | 9.4h | 6.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 48°F | 63°F | 15% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 57°F | 73°F | 18% | 0.0in | 12.6h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ June | 68°F | 84°F | 8% | 0.0in | 13.4h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 73°F | 88°F | 5% | 0.0in | 12.9h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ August | 73°F | 90°F | 6% | 0.0in | 12.3h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ September | 66°F | 79°F | 16% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 57°F | 68°F | 23% | 0.0in | 9.4h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 48°F | 57°F | 30% | 0.1in | 7.6h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 41°F | 50°F | 25% | 0.0in | 6.0h | 4.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Baku averages 46°F, 21% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.6/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +21°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Baku in January
Is January a good time to visit Baku?
January is not recommended for Baku (score 4.6/10). With 21% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine, consider June (9.3/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Baku in January?
It's cool with 46°F daytime and 37°F at night. 7.3h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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