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Shamakhi in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, limited services).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
7°C (45°F) / 1°C (34°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Low
Azerbaijan overall
Prices
Low
Azerbaijan overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Shamakhi

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, limited services).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • ShamakhiHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Azerbaijan overall
Low
Prices · Azerbaijan overall
Low

Azerbaijan overall: Cold wind; skiing at Shahdag; Martyrs' Day on the 20th.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Shamakhi, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 7 °C (45 °F)

    May: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 1 °C (34 °F)

    May: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 6

    May: 6

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    May: 0

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, limited services).

May: Inside Shamakhi's best window: May–Oct.

Shamakhi: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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