Nelson weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

What kind of weather does January bring to Nelson? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Nelson tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of winter. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -10°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Nelson in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Nelson. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nelson climate page with graphs.

 

Nelson, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Nelson should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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