Nelson Region Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Nelson Region, New Zealand in February.

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Nelson Hira

Planning a journey to Nelson Region, New Zealand this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Nelson Region in February

Nelson Region, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. February in Nelson Region generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Nelson. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Nelson Region, New Zealand.

To explore the conditions in Nelson Region, New Zealand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

February is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 90 mm (3.5 in) in Nelson. Going by our weather data, this month in Nelson usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Nelson sees close to 235 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Nelson Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nelson Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nelson)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March20°C (68°F) April17°C (63°F) May15°C (59°F) June12°C (54°F) This monthJuly12°C (54°F) August12°C (54°F) September14°C (57°F) October16°C (61°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nelson Region in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Nelson Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Nelson Region

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Nelson Region, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Nelson Region (February)

Precipitation variation in Nelson Region (February)

Nelson

In February Nelson generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
235 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Hira

In February Hira generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
235 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Nelson Region in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nelson 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Hira 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

Nelson Region weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nelson Region, New Zealand in February?

In February, Nelson Region, New Zealand generally has perfect weather conditions. Nelson sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Nelson Region, New Zealand in February?

In Nelson, the average daytime high in February is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Does Nelson Region, New Zealand get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Nelson Region, New Zealand during February, with Nelson averaging close to 90 mm (3.5 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Nelson Region, New Zealand?

We consider February to be one of the best times to travel to Nelson Region, New Zealand. Typically, the climate in Nelson is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Nelson. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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