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Nelson Climate by Month

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Nelson (Nelson Region), New Zealand. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

Forecast for Nelson

Sat   Jul 27
14°C | 7°C
W 14 km/h
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Jul 28
13°C | 6°C
N 11 km/h
1.3 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast
Mon   Jul 29
13°C | 7°C
N 29 km/h
35 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

hourly forecast
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The best time of year to visit Nelson in New Zealand

During the months of January and February you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which is the warmest month in Nelson?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Nelson?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Nelson?
    October tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Nelson?
    February is the driest month with 90 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Nelson?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 268 hours of sunshine.

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