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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 monthly maximum 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. On average, there are about 9 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 268 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days a great month for sightseeing.

For Nelson itself, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Nelson's climate page.

Nelson, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 108 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
SunshineSunshine 268 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Nelson's climate page.

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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