Nelson, British Columbia Travel Guide
City City in British Columbia, known for nature
On the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, Nelson’s heritage brick storefronts hide breweries, galleries and a stubborn live-music scene. Whitewater ski slopes and mountain-bike trails are minutes from town.
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Nelson, British Columbia's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) - Warm-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (865 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
