Climate Insights for Nakusp

The climate in Nakusp is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 878mm of precipitation falls per year. Nakusp receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nakusp is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Nakusp experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Nakusp vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Nakusp is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 878mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 102mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 42mm. That's 60mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Nakusp receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 283cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 62cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Nakusp is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Nakusp, which began on March 20, 2026. Nakusp is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Nakusp is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 43mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nakusp based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.