When is the best time to go to Fort Nelson?

When is the best time to go to Fort Nelson? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Fort Nelson are May, June, July and August
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • The coldest months are January, February and December
  • The rainiest months are June, July and August


Annual weather in Fort Nelson

For full information about the climate and weather in Fort Nelson a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January -0°F/11°F
1.4in
February 2°F/16°F
1in
March 11°F/25°F
1.6in
April 31°F/43°F
2.1in
May 50°F/65°F
2.4in
June 59°F/72°F
4in
July 61°F/77°F
3.5in
August 58°F/72°F
3.3in
September 47°F/61°F
2.2in
October 32°F/43°F
1.5in
November 11°F/20°F
1.3in
December 2°F/11°F
1.1in


Weather and climate in Fort Nelson

Fort Nelson enjoys a subarctic climate (severe winter, no dry season and cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Fort Nelson is 43°F (ranging from 11°F in december to 77°F in july). Annual rainfall is 25.1in, with a minimum of 1in in february and a maximum of 4in in june.
  • From january to april the climate is the worst possible. It is for example 43°F as maximum temperature in april and it rains about 2.1in each month.
  • Between the months of may and august the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 72°F in average and you can expect to have 3.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In september the climate is correct. It is for example 61°F as maximum temperature in september and it rains in september about 2.2in.
  • Between october and december the climate is very bad. At lunchtime, it's 9°F in average and it rains about 1.1in each month.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Fort Nelson

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Fort Nelson: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Fort Nelson

Find out when Fort Nelson has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Fort Nelson

  • Very low season in Fort Nelson
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, November and December.
  • Low season in Fort Nelson
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and October.
  • High season in Fort Nelson
    The number of visitors to Fort Nelson is high in: May and September.
  • Peak season in Fort Nelson
    The largest number of tourists visiting Fort Nelson is during: June, July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Fort Nelson month by month



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