Nelson Weather in August
What's the weather like in Nelson (British Columbia) in August 2024?
The climate in Nelson during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
August is in the summer in Nelson and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 20°C 67.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 8.5°C 47.2°F |
| Average temperature | 14.2°C 57.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 72 mm 2.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 12.6°C 54.7°F |
| Humidity | 56% |
| Windspeed | 9.4kph 6 mph |
On average August is the driest month of the year in Nelson with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Nelson
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Nelson in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Nelson weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 19.9°C 67.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 72mm 2.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -4.3°C 24.3°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 158mm 6.2ins |
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