When to go · Nelson

Nelson in April

Mixed month. Outside 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.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 16°C (60°F)60°F (16°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 11
Crowds: Low; Canada overall
Prices: Low; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedCanada month rating

Outside 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.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

NelsonHighs around 15.5 °C (60 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 60 °F (15.5 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 11 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall: Low
Prices · Canada overall: Low

Canada overall: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nelson, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 15.5 °C (60 °F)60 °F (15.5 °C)
Jan: -0.2 °C (32 °F)32 °F (-0.2 °C)
Night low
Apr: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Jan: -7.1 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7.1 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 11 (better)
Jan: 14
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Low
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0

April: Outside 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.

January: 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.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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