Find 48 hotels in Nelson

Finding Nelson Hotels

Nelson is a good place to check out, but if accommodation is hard to come by and you find yourself searching for more options, these towns close by may have more of what you want.

• 15 hotels in Rock Falls
• 2 hotels in Sterling
• 17 hotels in Dixon

Exploring Nelson

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

• Sauk Valley Community College
• Sinnissippi Park
• Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home
• Dixon Historic Center
• Ronald Reagan Birthplace
• White Pines Forest State Park
• Castle Rock State Park

When is the Best Time to Explore Nelson?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to 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 January and February. The months with the most rain are June and May, whereas January and February 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 8°C and at night it is -10°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 186 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 26°C during the day and 5°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 406 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 27°C and the night-time average is 14°C. Average precipitation for this season is 266 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 17°C and -4°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 222 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Nelson is 1080 mm.