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Valka Weather in April

Valka in April

The short of it: Valka in April averages a high of 11 °C (53 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 14 h 15 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 11° · low 1° · rain 34 mm · daylight 14 h 15 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & May

April in Valka brings afternoons near 11° and nights around 1°, with about 34 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against March, to near 11°; nights run about 1°. It is the driest month of the year, only 34 mm of rain. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 15 min in mid-April, 158 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates April 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and May.

Against its neighbours, Valka runs warmer than most and wetter than most in April. Valga, 2 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

April in Valka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus March
8° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 15 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ValgaValgamaa2 km E11°1°34 mm
SedaValmiera21 km SW11°1°34 mm
StrenčiValmiera25 km SW11°1°35 mm
TõrvaValgamaa26 km N11°1°31 mm
Vana-AntslaVõrumaa33 km ENE11°1°32 mm
PukaValgamaa33 km NNE11°1°33 mm
SmilteneSmiltene Municipality40 km S11°1°37 mm
RūjienaValmiera42 km WNW10°0°32 mm
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The Almanac · Valka Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 8° against March, to near 11°; nights run about 1°. It is the driest month of the year, only 34 mm of rain. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Valka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°46 mm12 km/h7 h 12 min✦
February-1°-8°40 mm12 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦
March4°-5°37 mm12 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
April11°1°34 mm11 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
May18°5°49 mm11 km/h16 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
June21°9°73 mm10 km/h18 h 4 min✦✦✦
July24°12°69 mm9 km/h17 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
August22°11°79 mm9 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
September17°7°54 mm10 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
October10°2°67 mm11 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦
November4°-1°58 mm12 km/h7 h 48 min✦✦
December0°-4°48 mm13 km/h6 h 33 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Valka in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Valka in April?

Days average 11 °C (53 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against March, to near 11°; nights run about 1°. It is the driest month of the year, only 34 mm of rain. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is April a good time to visit Valka?

The Almanac gives April 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and May.

How long are the days in Valka in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 14 h 15 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 33 min in December to 18 h 4 min in June.

Does it snow in Valka in April?

Hardly — April nights average 1 °C (33 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Valka in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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