Valka weather in January (Vidzeme, Latvia)

Thinking of visiting Valka in January? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Valka generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -1°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -6°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Valka in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 36 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Valka. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Valka climate page with graphs.

 

Valka, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 36 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Tartu, Estonia (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Where to go in Latvia in January

Find out more about the weather in Latvia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Valka should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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