Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for January
| Metric | Tbilisi | Baku | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 5°C (41°F) | 7°C (45°F)▲ | Baku |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -4°C (25°F) | 4°C (39°F)▲ | Baku |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days▲ | 7 days | Tbilisi |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 25 mm | 25 mm | Tie |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day▲ | 6h/day | Tbilisi |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 11 km/h▲ | 31 km/h | Tbilisi |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Tbilisi edges ahead as the better destination in January. Tbilisi offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Baku sees 6 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.
Tbilisi is on the cooler side at 5°C, requiring warmer clothing. Baku is cooler at 7°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Tbilisi is the stronger choice in January. Tbilisi receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Tbilisi reaches an average high of 5°C (41°F) and drops to -4°C (25°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Baku averages 7°C (45°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 3°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.
Tbilisi receives approximately 25 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Baku sees 25 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Tbilisi the drier option by 1 rain day and 0 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 5°C, lows of -4°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 7°C, lows of 4°C, 7 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during January.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. January is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Tbilisi | Baku | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 5°C | 6d | 7°C | 7d |
| Feb | 6°C | 7d | 7°C | 6d |
| Mar | 11°C | 11d | 10°C | 5d |
| Apr | 16°C | 14d | 14°C | 5d |
| May | 21°C | 16d | 20°C | 4d |
| Jun | 26°C | 11d | 26°C | 2d |
| Jul | 29°C | 8d | 29°C | 1d |
| Aug | 30°C | 7d | 29°C | 1d |
| Sep | 24°C | 9d | 25°C | 4d |
| Oct | 18°C | 10d | 19°C | 7d |
| Nov | 11°C | 7d | 13°C | 8d |
| Dec | 6°C | 6d | 9°C | 7d |
Tbilisi Weather in January
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