Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for January
| Metric | Yerevan | Baku | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 2°C (36°F) | 7°C (45°F)▲ | Baku |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -7°C (19°F) | 4°C (39°F)▲ | Baku |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days▲ | 7 days | Yerevan |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 27 mm | 25 mm▲ | Baku |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 8h/day▲ | 6h/day | Yerevan |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 7 km/h▲ | 31 km/h | Yerevan |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Yerevan edges ahead as the better destination in January. Yerevan offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Baku sees 6 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.
Yerevan is on the cooler side at 2°C, requiring warmer clothing. Baku is cooler at 7°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Yerevan is the stronger choice in January. Yerevan receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Yerevan reaches an average high of 2°C (36°F) and drops to -7°C (19°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. There is a notable 5°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.
Yerevan receives approximately 27 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 Yerevan the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 2°C, lows of -7°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 | Yerevan | Baku | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 2°C | 6d | 7°C | 7d |
| Feb | 3°C | 7d | 7°C | 6d |
| Mar | 9°C | 10d | 10°C | 5d |
| Apr | 15°C | 13d | 14°C | 5d |
| May | 21°C | 10d | 20°C | 4d |
| Jun | 27°C | 4d | 26°C | 2d |
| Jul | 31°C | 2d | 29°C | 1d |
| Aug | 31°C | 1d | 29°C | 1d |
| Sep | 26°C | 2d | 25°C | 4d |
| Oct | 18°C | 5d | 19°C | 7d |
| Nov | 10°C | 6d | 13°C | 8d |
| Dec | 4°C | 6d | 9°C | 7d |
Yerevan Weather in January
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