Fort Nelson (BC) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Fort Nelson can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -14°C (7°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 12°C (54°F) in July to -23°C (-9°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Fort Nelson experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 535 mm (21 in) yearly. Fort Nelson can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 98 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 21 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation spread across 10 snowy days days. For more details, please visit our Fort Nelson Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Fort Nelson can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 9.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Fort Nelson.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 77%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 42%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year