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Valka Weather in March

Valka in March

The short of it: Valka in March averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -5 °C (24 °F), with 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 37 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -5° · rain 37 mm · daylight 11 h 37 min

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

March in Valka brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -5°, with about 37 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 4°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 37 min in mid-March, 139 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 3 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 March. Valga, 2 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

March in Valka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 37 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ValgaValgamaa2 km E4°-5°36 mm
SedaValmiera21 km SW3°-4°36 mm
StrenčiValmiera25 km SW3°-4°36 mm
TõrvaValgamaa26 km N3°-4°34 mm
Vana-AntslaVõrumaa33 km ENE3°-5°34 mm
PukaValgamaa33 km NNE3°-5°34 mm
SmilteneSmiltene Municipality40 km S3°-5°37 mm
RūjienaValmiera42 km WNW2°-5°35 mm

The Almanac · Valka Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 4°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

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 March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Valka in March?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -5 °C (24 °F), with about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 4°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 37 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Valka?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and May.

How long are the days in Valka in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 37 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 March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Valka in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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