Average Monthly Sunshine in Nelson

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Nelson receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Nelson, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 268 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 144 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2502 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Nelson. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Nelson’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Nelson enjoys an average of 2502 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

October, Nelson’s wettest month, receives 90 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Nelson Precipitation page.