Baku weather in January
January in Baku: cold, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Baku · #301 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Baku climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 9°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 18 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 35 km/h / 22 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.9 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Baku in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Baku?
- January in Baku: cold, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Baku on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Baku in January?
- In January, Baku averages a daily high of 8.5°C and a low of 5.1°C, with about 18.4 mm of rain over roughly 4.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Baku in January?
- Baku has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in January.