Month guide · Baku · Azerbaijan
Baku in December
What December is really like in Baku: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Sefer azeri, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 9.3 hours of daylight. Cold and windy, with New Year lights along the Boulevard and in Fountain Square.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 9°C (48°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in December
December is the 10th-warmest month in Baku: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with November (14°C (57°F)), December is cooler; by January highs drop to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:57
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:15
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
- Sea
- 9°C (48°F)
Winter (December–February). Cold and windy, with occasional snow; quiet and low-priced, good for museums and indoor sights.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 2 for crowds (the peak is May at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in May). That makes December one of the better-value months to book.
Events in December
- New Year's Eve celebrations
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Old City (İçərişəhər)
Old City (İçərişəhər)
Baku's walled historic core, UNESCO-listed with the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, is a maze of stone lanes, caravanserais, mosques and small museums.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Landmark · Old City (İçərişəhər)
Maiden Tower
Visit late in the afternoon for warm light on the Boulevard from the roof.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
Architecture · Highland Park
Flame Towers
Three curved glass towers on the hill above the city, completed in 2012, house a hotel, apartments and offices.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Highland Park
Highland Park and the funicular
Ride the funicular up at dusk, watch the city lights come on, then walk down the steps to the Boulevard.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 4°C and 6 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Baku?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Baku in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Baku?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold and windy, with New Year lights along the Boulevard and in Fountain Square.
+How warm is Baku in December?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Baku in December?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.