Nelson Weather in October

What's the weather like in Nelson (British Columbia) in October 2024?

The climate in Nelson during October can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

October is in the fall / autumn in Nelson and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

Nelson weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.4°C 45.3°F
Nightly temperature -0.2°C 31.6°F
Average temperature 3.6°C 38.5°F
Daily sunshine 4.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 86 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 10.2°C 50.4°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 9kph 6 mph

On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Nelson with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Nelson

Nelson average temperature in October

October rainfall

Nelson average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Nelson average rain in October

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 October 2024.

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Nelson weather stats

Nelson weather statistics
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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