When to go · Nelson
Nelson, month by month
The best months for Nelson: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.-0.2 °C (32 °F) / -7.1 °C (19 °F), 14 rain days32 °F (-0.2 °C) / 19 °F (-7.1 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.3.6 °C (38 °F) / -4.9 °C (23 °F), 12 rain days38 °F (3.6 °C) / 23 °F (-4.9 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.9.3 °C (49 °F) / -2.3 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days49 °F (9.3 °C) / 28 °F (-2.3 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.15.5 °C (60 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days60 °F (15.5 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.20.4 °C (69 °F) / 4.9 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days69 °F (20.4 °C) / 41 °F (4.9 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.24.2 °C (76 °F) / 8.5 °C (47 °F), 12 rain days76 °F (24.2 °C) / 47 °F (8.5 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.28 °C (82 °F) / 10.1 °C (50 °F), 9 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 50 °F (10.1 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.28.5 °C (83 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days83 °F (28.5 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.21.7 °C (71 °F) / 5.8 °C (42 °F), 9 rain days71 °F (21.7 °C) / 42 °F (5.8 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.13.8 °C (57 °F) / 1.4 °C (35 °F), 11 rain days57 °F (13.8 °C) / 35 °F (1.4 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov and early Dec (wet, grey, little open); late Aug wildfire-smoke weeks.4.8 °C (41 °F) / -1.9 °C (29 °F), 15 rain days41 °F (4.8 °C) / 29 °F (-1.9 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov and early Dec (wet, grey, little open); late Aug wildfire-smoke weeks.0.2 °C (32 °F) / -5.9 °C (21 °F), 15 rain days32 °F (0.2 °C) / 21 °F (-5.9 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nelson, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: -0.2 °C (32 °F)32 °F (-0.2 °C)
Feb: 3.6 °C (38 °F)38 °F (3.6 °C)
Night low
Jan: -7.1 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7.1 °C)
Feb: -4.9 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-4.9 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 14
Feb: 12 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Jan: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Inside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.
February: Inside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.
Nelson: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.