When to go · Nelson
Nelson in August
Great month. Inside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 29°C83°F / 10°C50°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- Canada overall
- Prices
- High
- Canada overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Nelson
Inside Nelson's best window: Jun–Sep for lake and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.
Weather in August
- NelsonHighs around 28.5 °C, lows around 10 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 83 °F, lows around 50 °F, rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- High
- Prices · Canada overall
- High
Canada overall: Warm and busy; wildfire risk highest in BC and Alberta.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings