Nelson Region Weather in January

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

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Nelson Hira

Planning a trip to Nelson Region, New Zealand this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Nelson Region in January

Nelson Region, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. January in Nelson Region generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation. January falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Nelson.

For specific regional insights in Nelson Region, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 108 mm (4.3 in) in Nelson.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Nelson gets approximately 268 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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 January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Nelson Region, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Nelson Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Nelson Region (January)

Nelson

In January Nelson generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
268 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Hira

In January Hira generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
268 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Nelson Region, in New Zealand.

In our records: New Zealand January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in New Zealand in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in New Zealand brought 219 mm (8.6 in) in Whangarei on January 19, 2018.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nelson 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Hira 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)

Nelson Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Nelson Region, New Zealand in January. The popular destination of Nelson averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this summer month.

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

Nelson averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

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

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Nelson Region, New Zealand. Average rainfall in Nelson sits around 108 mm (4.3 in).

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

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Nelson Region, New Zealand with overall pleasant weather in Nelson. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, February and March provide perfect weather in Nelson. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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