When to go · Nakusp
Nakusp, month by month
The best months for Nakusp: Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake and pools; Feb–Mar for snow and quiet). Across Canada: Deep cold east of the Rockies; ski season in Whistler and Banff; northern lights in Yellowknife.-1 °C (30 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 14 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Nakusp's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and pools; Feb–Mar for snow and quiet.2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 11 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGreatInside Nakusp's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and pools; Feb–Mar for snow and quiet.8 °C (46 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 12 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake and pools; Feb–Mar for snow and quiet). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.14 °C (57 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake and pools; Feb–Mar for snow and quiet). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.19 °C (66 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 12 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Nakusp's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and pools; Feb–Mar for snow and quiet.23 °C (73 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 12 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Nakusp's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and pools; Feb–Mar for snow and quiet.27 °C (81 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Nakusp's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and pools; Feb–Mar for snow and quiet.27 °C (81 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Nakusp's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and pools; Feb–Mar for snow and quiet.21 °C (70 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake and pools; Feb–Mar for snow and quiet). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 13 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov (rain, closures); late Jul–Aug wildfire smoke years.4 °C (39 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 15 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake and pools; Feb–Mar for snow and quiet). Across Canada: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.-1 °C (30 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 14 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nakusp, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Great
Mar: Great
Daytime high
Feb: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Mar: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Night low
Feb: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Mar: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 11 (better)
Mar: 12
Crowds
Feb: Low
Mar: Low
Prices
Feb: Medium
Mar: Low
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Mar: 0
February: Inside Nakusp's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and pools; Feb–Mar for snow and quiet.
March: Inside Nakusp's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and pools; Feb–Mar for snow and quiet.
Nakusp: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.