Nelson weather in January (Nelson Region, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Nelson this January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Nelson includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Nelson in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 268 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nelson climate page with graphs.

 

Nelson, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 268 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in January

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Nelson, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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