Nelson
Regional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada
Current Weather
11°51°
Overcast
Feels Like: -4°25°
Min: 7°44°
Max: 14°57°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 14°C and dropping to -5°C. The coming days will be mostly cloudy throughout the day.
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07:37
Sunrise
17:27
Sunset
Moon
17:01
Moonrise
08:26
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Nelson today, October 26, 2026
Nelson looks cloudy on October 26, 2026, with grey skies for much of the day. Sunshine stays limited, so the overall tone is muted from the morning onward. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 100% near 10:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.Nelson looks cloudy on October 26, 2026, with grey skies for much of the day. Sunshine stays limited, so the overall tone is muted from the morning onward. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 100% near 10:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.
The temperature range runs from about 7°C up to 14°C. Moisture in the air spans 49%-98%, with the highest values around 23:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 8 km/h around 12:00.The temperature range runs from about 44°F up to 57°F. Moisture in the air spans 49%-98%, with the highest values around 23:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 5 mph around 12:00.
Afternoon skies stay clogged, peaking close to 100% near 12:00. The grey theme continues rather than clearing out. Visibility holds near 15.6 km, though it can fall to 12.2 km. Sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 17:27, giving 9 hours 49 minutes of sunlight today.Afternoon skies stay clogged, peaking close to 100% near 12:00. The grey theme continues rather than clearing out. Visibility holds near 9.7 mi, though it can fall to 7.6 mi. Sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 17:27, giving 9 hours 49 minutes of sunlight today.
Overall, Nelson on October 26, 2026 stays grey and muted, so outdoor plans may want a flexible backup even with a high near 14°C.Overall, Nelson on October 26, 2026 stays grey and muted, so outdoor plans may want a flexible backup even with a high near 57°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Nelson
How warm does it get in Nelson?
The warmest month in Nelson is July, with average high temperatures of 25°C. The average temperature during this period is around 18°C.The warmest month in Nelson is July, with average high temperatures of 77°F. The average temperature during this period is around 64°F.
How cold does it get in Nelson?
The coldest month in Nelson is February, with average low temperatures of -9°C. The average temperature during this period is around -6°C.The coldest month in Nelson is February, with average low temperatures of 15°F. The average temperature during this period is around 21°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Nelson?
The wettest month in Nelson is November, with an average of 118 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Nelson is November, with an average of 4.7 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Nelson?
The driest month in Nelson is July, with an average of 40 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Nelson is July, with an average of 1.6 in of precipitation.