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Valka, Latvia

Valka

Valka is a village in Latvia. It has a population of about 4,562 (2026). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now11°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population4,562
Local time00:02
57.78° N, 26.01° EElevation 53 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Valkaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec16October
October: high / low10° / 3°
Rain this month76mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Valka at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

75 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

34 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 11 km

Weather in Valka

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
11°C

Rain · wind 12 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct13°7°2.6 mm
Sun25 Oct14°6°
Mon26 Oct12°7°1 mm
Tue27 Oct12°5°
Wed28 Oct12°4°
Thu29 Oct12°5°
Fri30 Oct10°5°
Sat31 Oct8°5°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov8°6°0.5 mm

When to go to Valka

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score121823386964666459161010
High-1°-1°4°12°18°21°24°22°17°10°4°0°
Low-7°-7°-4°1°6°10°13°12°7°3°-1°-4°
Rain (mm)554042345585758664765957
Wet days131111101214161512141415

What's on in Valka

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Valka

All monuments

More museums: Valkas novadpētniecības muzejs

Outdoors around Valka

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Putraskalna skatu platformaViewpoints
1.1 km
Atpūtas vieta pie Gaujas Spicu tiltaCamp sites
11 km
Atpūtas vieta pie Gaujas "Plostu sienamā vieta"Camp sites
11 km

Nature around Valka

Nature in Latvia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Latvia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Valka

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Valka

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Valka from above

Getting to Valka

Tartu AirportTAY
71 km
Pärnu AirportEPU
115 km
Princess Olga Pskov International AirportPKV
141 km
LugažiRailway station
2.4 km
ValgaRailway station
2.6 km
SauleRailway station
11 km

Places near Valka

Places with a climate like Valka

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Valka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Valka.
What is the hottest month in Valka?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Valka?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Valka?
July is the wettest month with about 75 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.