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Nelson weather in May (United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Nelson during May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Nelson includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 17°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Nelson in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of rain according to historical data.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Nelson, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 46 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America 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).

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
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nelson.

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