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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:

• Sacramento River
• California State University-Chico
• Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
• Gold Country Casino
• Feather Falls Casino
• Lake Oroville
• Lake Oroville State Recreation Area

When arranging your Nelson getaway, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight into Chico, CA (CIC-Chico Municipal) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to find the one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Nelson?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to explore Nelson, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Nelson are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually December and January. The months with the most rain are March and December, whereas July and August have the least.

Here's an overview 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 17°C and at night it is 5°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 419 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 32°C during the day and 9°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 85 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 36°C and the night-time average is 17°C. Average precipitation for this season is 10 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 25°C and 5°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 289 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Nelson is 803 mm.