When to go · Nelson
Nelson in October
Good month. Outside 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.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 1°C (35°F)35°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside 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.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- JanuaryGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- FebruaryGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- MarchGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- JuneGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.
Weather in October
- NelsonHighs around 13.8 °C (57 °F), lows around 1.4 °C (35 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 57 °F (13.8 °C), lows around 35 °F (1.4 °C), rain on about 11 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Medium
- Prices · Canada overall
- Medium
Canada overall: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nelson, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 13.8 °C (57 °F)57 °F (13.8 °C)
Jan: -0.2 °C (32 °F)32 °F (-0.2 °C)
Night low
Oct: 1.4 °C (35 °F)35 °F (1.4 °C)
Jan: -7.1 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7.1 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 11 (better)
Jan: 14
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside 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.
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