Valka Temperature by Month
Valka in Vidzeme, Latvia sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between -1°C (30°F) in February and 24°C (75°F) in July, averaging 11°C (52°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Valka Monthly Temperatures
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from warm to very cold in Valka. Nighttime lows follow the same pattern, ranging from 13°C (55°F) to -7°C (19°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Valka by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. July, the warmest month, gets 265 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Valka vs Latvia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Latvia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Valka vs World: Temperature Compared
Valka's average annual maximum temperature is 11°C (52°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Valka?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Valka, February is the coolest month, with average highs of -1°C (30°F) and humidity around 86% — considered very high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 24°C (75°F) with 75% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Valka's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Valka climate page.
