Nelson weather in December (United States of America)

How does the December weather in Nelson compare to other months? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Nelson typically experiences very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 2°C, cooling off to about -5°C at night. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Nelson in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. The month brings the heaviest rain of the year, often in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry during the showers. Typically, you can expect about 22 days of snow/rain this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Nelson. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nelson, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 154 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nelson.

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