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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

  1. JanuaryGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.-0.2 °C / -7.1 °C, 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
  2. FebruaryGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.3.6 °C / -4.9 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
  3. MarchGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.9.3 °C / -2.3 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
  4. 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 / 1 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
  5. 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 / 4.9 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  6. JuneGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.24.2 °C / 8.5 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  7. JulyGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.28 °C / 10.1 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  8. AugustGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.28.5 °C / 10 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: High
  9. SeptemberGreatInside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.21.7 °C / 5.8 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  10. 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 / 1.4 °C, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov and early Dec (wet, grey, little open); late Aug wildfire-smoke weeks.4.8 °C / -1.9 °C, 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
  12. DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov and early Dec (wet, grey, little open); late Aug wildfire-smoke weeks.0.2 °C / -5.9 °C, 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday