Nelson Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Nelson is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Nelson, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -3°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -10°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Nelson experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1032 mm of precipitation annually. Nelson can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 118 mm of precipitation over 17 snowy days. In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 41 mm of rainfall, spread across 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Nelson Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Nelson in Canada
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 118 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 41 mm of precipitation.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
