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Nakusp in May

Good month. Outside 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.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Medium; Canada overall
Prices: Medium; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodCanada month rating

Outside 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.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

NakuspHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall: Medium
Prices · Canada overall: Medium

Canada overall: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Feb: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Night low
May: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Feb: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Rain days
May: 12
Feb: 11 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Feb: Low
Prices
May: Medium
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Feb: 0

May: Outside 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.

February: 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.

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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