Cold season id Azerbaijan is rather mild. It begins at the middle of December in plain lands and at November in mountains. Temperature barely drops lower than 00C (320F). Severe frosts are exception. Snow cover remains for short period or absent at all. Foehn winds are typical for the season.

At January, the coldest month, temperature in Asheron Peninsula is 4 °C (39 °F) and depends on altitude. At 2000 m (6500 ft.) a.s.l. it is about -6 °C (21 °F) while at 3000 (9800 ft.) -12 °C (10 °F) respectively. There are probability of frosts with -20 °C (-4 °F) in mountains and -10 °C (14 °F) in lowlands and foothills.


Climate of the Winter Months

December January February
Max average t°: +10 °C (50 °F) Max average t°: +7 °C (44 °F) Max average t°: +6 °C (43 °F)
Min average t°: +4 °C (40 °F) Min average t°: +2 °C (35 °F) Min average t°: +1.5 °C (35 °F)
Water t°: +9°C (48 °F) Water t°: +7 °C (45 °F) Water t°: +6 °C (43 °F)
Sundial in the day: 5.5 hours Sundial in the day: 5 hours Sundial in the day: 5.5 hours
Rainy days: 1 day Rainy days: 1 day Rainy days: 2 days
Precipitation: 19 mm (0.7") Precipitation: 20 mm (0.8") Precipitation: 24 mm (0.9")

Winter Holidays

  • December 31 – International Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis.
  • January 1–2 - New Year's Day.
  • January 20 – Martyrs' Day.
  • January 30 - Day of Azerbaijani customs.
  • February 2 – Day of Youth in Azerbaijan.
  • February 11 - Day of Revenue Service.
  • February 26 – Day of Remembrance for Victims of Khojaly massacre.

In addition Azerbaijani celebrate all Islamic holidays due to 92% of population profess Islam.