Nelson, Canada experiences average highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 13 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Nelson, Canada Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Nelson, Canada. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.8/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 14°C / 6°C
Feels Like 12°C / 4°C
Rainy Days 13
Rainfall 79 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 71%
Wind Speed 8 km/h
Dew Point 4°C
Snow Days 14 days
Frost Days 13 days
Hottest Month
29°C
August
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 6 days
Coldest Month
-4°C
January
Avg High 2°C
Rain 15 days
Driest Month
6 days
August
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 17°C
Windiest Month
9 km/h
July (Gusts 40)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:59
Daylight 15.9h
Sunset 20:51
Live conditions —
Nelson on the map · live conditions
Nelson, Canada
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Canada
- City
- Nelson
- Population
- 10.7K
- Coordinates
- 49.50°, -117.29°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 15 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 9 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 2°C
Avg Low -4°C
Rain 15 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 2°C / -4°C . Feb: 2°C / -4°C . Mar: 8°C / 0°C . Apr: 12°C / 4°C . May: 19°C / 9°C . Jun: 24°C / 13°C . Jul: 29°C / 17°C . Aug: 29°C / 17°C . Sep: 23°C / 13°C . Oct: 14°C / 6°C . Nov: 6°C / 1°C . Dec: 2°C / -3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 88 mm. Feb: 78 mm. Mar: 90 mm. Apr: 81 mm. May: 85 mm. Jun: 80 mm. Jul: 38 mm. Aug: 40 mm. Sep: 52 mm. Oct: 94 mm. Nov: 115 mm. Dec: 109 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 85%. Feb: 77%. Mar: 74%. Apr: 69%. May: 68%. Jun: 63%. Jul: 53%. Aug: 52%. Sep: 64%. Oct: 77%. Nov: 84%. Dec: 84%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 6 km/h . Feb: 7 km/h . Mar: 8 km/h . Apr: 9 km/h . May: 9 km/h . Jun: 9 km/h . Jul: 9 km/h . Aug: 9 km/h . Sep: 8 km/h . Oct: 7 km/h . Nov: 6 km/h . Dec: 6 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 10h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 14h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 7h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 4h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow Days Snowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 20 days. Feb: 19 days. Mar: 19 days. Apr: 15 days. May: 4 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 1 days. Oct: 11 days. Nov: 20 days. Dec: 20 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 14 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 28°C | Aug · 29°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -7°C | Jan · -4°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 191 mm | Nov · 115 mm |
| Windiest month | Jun 2025 · 9 km/h | Jul · 9 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / -4°C | -1°C / -8°C | 15days (88 mm) Wet | 4.2h Fair | 85% Humid | 1.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 2°C / -4°C | -1°C / -8°C | 13days (78 mm) Wet | 6.1h Fair | 77% Humid | 2.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 8°C / 0°C | 5°C / -3°C | 15days (90 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 74% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 12°C / 4°C | 10°C / 1°C | 16days (81 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 5.3 High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 19°C / 9°C | 18°C / 7°C | 15days (85 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 6 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 24°C / 13°C | 24°C / 12°C | 14days (80 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 29°C / 17°C | 29°C / 17°C | 7days (38 mm) Good | 13.6h Excellent | 53% Moderate | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 29°C / 17°C | 29°C / 17°C | 6days (40 mm) Good | 12h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 23°C / 13°C | 22°C / 12°C | 9days (52 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 64% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 14°C / 6°C | 12°C / 4°C | 14days (94 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 77% Humid | 3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 6°C / 1°C | 3°C / -1°C | 17days (115 mm) Wet | 4.3h Fair | 84% Humid | 1.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 2°C / -3°C | -1°C / -6°C | 17days (109 mm) Wet | 3.8h Poor | 84% Humid | 1.1 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Nelson are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Nelson, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Nelson is August, with average daytime highs of 29°C (85°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Nelson is January, with average overnight lows of -4°C (24°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Nelson is November, averaging 115mm of precipitation across 17 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Nelson runs through November, December, April, January, with the heaviest rainfall in November. Based on 10-year averages for Nelson.
Nelson receives approximately 103 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 14 hours. Based on climate data for Nelson.
The least favorable months to visit Nelson are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Nelson is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Nelson is 71%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Nelson receives snow. Months with snowfall average 14 snow days and 41 cm (16 in) of accumulation, with about 13 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Nelson are 8 km/h (5 mph). The windiest month is July with peak winds reaching 9 km/h (6 mph) (gusts up to 40 km/h / 25 mph).
Nelson averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 65%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Nelson is 4°C (39°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Nelson has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Nelson ranges from 4°C (39°F) to 12°C (54°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, July is a great time to visit Nelson. It earns a climate score of 9.2/10 with Excellent.
For July in Nelson, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 29°C (85°F) and 7 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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