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Baku in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Baku in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Baku, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Baku in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Baku in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +45°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 2 rainy days in the month and around 16 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Baku;

Average weather

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+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+63°F
Max.
16 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
24 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Baku has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Baku in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Baku for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +46°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +52°F during the day and a minimum of +37°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +48°F.

Is Baku warm or cold in January?

Baku is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +48°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +45°F to +41°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Baku, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Baku in January

Baku weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+48°F+45°F+45°F
Min. temperature
+28°F+23°F+19°F
Max. temperature
+66°F+63°F+68°F
Rainfall
24 mm16 mm19 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
81%82%82%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1019 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
554
Cloudy days
232422
Rainy days
322
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +48°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +45°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 24 mm to 16 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Baku in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Baku is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Baku based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 16 mm, with a 23% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Baku wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 13% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Baku?

This is the weather in Baku in January 2023:
1 January
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+49°F
2 January
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+52°F
3 January
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+46°F
4 January
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+49°F
5 January
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+49°F
6 January
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+51°F
7 January
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+52°F
8 January
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+49°F
9 January
☁️
+47°F
10 January
☀️
+51°F
11 January
☀️
+48°F
12 January
☁️
+49°F
13 January
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+50°F
14 January
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+41°F
15 January
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+48°F
16 January
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+43°F
17 January
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+40°F
18 January
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+45°F
19 January
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+45°F
20 January
🌧️
+41°F
21 January
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+42°F
22 January
☀️
+46°F
23 January
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+48°F
24 January
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+49°F
25 January
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+45°F
26 January
☁️
+45°F
27 January
☁️
+44°F
28 January
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+43°F
29 January
☀️
+46°F
30 January
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+48°F
31 January
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+48°F
In January 2023 Baku had 19 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +52°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 20 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Baku climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Baku in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2008 (+41°F) and the highest in 2007 (+51°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 41 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Baku in January:

Is January a good time to visit Baku?

It’s always a good time to visit Baku, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Baku in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Baku rainy in January?

Baku is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Baku in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Baku in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Baku

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Baku, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.