Climate Insights for Valga

Kesklinn, Valga County, Estonia

Hottest
July
22°C peak72°F peak
Coldest
January
-6°C low22°F low
Wettest
July
94 mm rain3.7 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Valga is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 736 mm of precipitation falls per year. Valga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Valga is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 130cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Valga is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 29 in of precipitation falls per year. Valga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Valga is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 22°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 51in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°Average: -3°Min: -6°FebMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -5°MarMax: 5°Average: 1°Min: -3°AprMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 1°MayMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 5°JunMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 10°JulMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 13°AugMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 12°SepMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 8°OctMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 4°NovMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 1°DecMax: 1°Average: -1°Min: -3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°FAverage: 26°FMin: 22°FFebMax: 32°FAverage: 28°FMin: 23°FMarMax: 40°FAverage: 34°FMin: 27°FAprMax: 51°FAverage: 43°FMin: 34°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 53°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 71°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 55°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 50°FAverage: 44°FMin: 39°FNovMax: 39°FAverage: 36°FMin: 33°FDecMax: 33°FAverage: 30°FMin: 26°F
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Temperatures in Valga vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Valga vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 64°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 22°F and the daily average is 26°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 34mmFebPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 28mmMarPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 15mmAprPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 7mmMayPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 19mmDecPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 25mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 13inFebPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 11inMarPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 6inAprPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 7inDecPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 10in
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Valga is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 736 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 94 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 39 mm. That's 54 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 130cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 34cm.Valga is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.7 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.5 in. That's 2.1 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 51in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 13in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Valga is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Valga is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-3°26°F
Feb-2°28°F
Mar1°34°F
Apr6°43°F
May12°53°F
Jun17°62°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug17°62°F
Sep13°55°F
Oct7°44°F
Nov2°36°F
Dec-1°30°F

The best time to visit Valga is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 88 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Valga is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 22°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Valga based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Valga based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-6 °C22 °F
-1 °C30 °F
15 km/h10 mph
58 mm2.3 in
34 cm13 in
Feb
-5 °C23 °F
0 °C32 °F
15 km/h9 mph
47 mm1.8 in
28 cm11 in
Mar
-3 °C27 °F
5 °C40 °F
14 km/h9 mph
39 mm1.6 in
15 cm6 in
Apr
1 °C34 °F
11 °C51 °F
14 km/h9 mph
52 mm2 in
7 cm3 in
May
5 °C41 °F
17 °C62 °F
12 km/h7 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C51 °F
21 °C71 °F
12 km/h7 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
22 °C72 °F
12 km/h7 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
21 °C71 °F
12 km/h7 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C47 °F
17 °C63 °F
13 km/h8 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
4 °C39 °F
10 °C50 °F
15 km/h9 mph
73 mm2.9 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
1 °C33 °F
4 °C39 °F
14 km/h9 mph
57 mm2.2 in
19 cm7 in
Dec
-3 °C26 °F
1 °C33 °F
15 km/h9 mph
47 mm1.8 in
25 cm10 in