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Finding Nelson Hotels

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Exploring Nelson

The city of Nelson has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Nelson include:

• Kensington Runestone
• Douglas County Historical Society
• Big Ole Viking Statue
• Runestone Museum
• Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum
• Theatre L'Homme Dieu
• Big Splash Indoor Waterpark

When is the Best Time to Explore Nelson?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to explore Nelson, you may find this information about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Nelson are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are June and July, whereas January and February have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 2°C and at night it is -16°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 83 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 24°C during the day and 1°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 323 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 27°C and the night-time average is 11°C. Average precipitation for this season is 315 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 12°C and -11°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 152 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Nelson is 874 mm.