December weather forecast
Azerbaijan

December in Azerbaijan marks the beginning of winter, characterized by a significant drop in temperatures and an increase in rainfall compared to November. The colder weather becomes pronounced throughout the country, from the lowland regions to the high-altitude areas.

In Baku, the capital city situated on the Caspian Sea coast, December sees temperatures ranging from 8°C (46.4°F) to 11°C (51.8°F). The city experiences colder and shorter days, with rainfall being a common occurrence. Snowfall, while rare, can also occur during this month.

In the high-altitude regions of the Greater Caucasus range, including cities like Quba and Khinalug, temperatures can drop below freezing, averaging between -3°C (26.6°F) to 2°C (35.6°F). The onset of winter is marked by snowfall in these areas, covering the landscapes in a blanket of white.

Regarding precipitation, December typically sees a further increase in rainfall compared to November, making it one of the wettest months of the year in most parts of the country. Snowfall begins to occur in the high-altitude areas, signifying the start of the snowy winter season.

Compared to the coming month, January, December offers slightly warmer temperatures and similar levels of precipitation. It serves as a transition into the heart of the winter season, marking a significant shift from the conditions experienced during the autumn months. With its cold temperatures and increase in precipitation, December sets the stage for the colder, wetter weather that characterizes the winter season in Azerbaijan.

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• Baku - December »
  December brings back the winter season to Baku with cold temperatures and light snow reappearing at 2mm (0.08") during the month. On the first day of December sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 17:14.
• Ganja - December »
  January, February, November and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Ganja, Azerbaijan. January, February, November and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Ganja, Azerbaijan.
• Lankaran - December »
  In Lankaran, Azerbaijan, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 45mm (1.77") of accumulated precipitation. In Lankaran, in December, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 14mm (0.55") of snow.
• Yevlakh - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Yevlakh is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight. In Yevlakh, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.
• Shamakhi - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Shamakhi is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight. In Shamakhi, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Astara - December »
  On the last day of December, in Astara, sunrise is at 08:01 and sunset at 17:33 +04. On the first day of December in Astara, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 17:24.
• Barda - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Barda is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight. During the month of December, the nighttime temperature in Barda, Azerbaijan, falls to an average of 3.5°C (38.3°F).