Nelson Region Weather in June

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

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Nelson Hira

Are you planning a trip a to Nelson Region, New Zealand in June and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Nelson Region in June

Nelson Region, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. June in Nelson Region generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation. The month of June is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Nelson.

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

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hira with an average of 131 mm (5.2 in) to high rainfall in Nelson with 136 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Nelson receives about 144 hours of sunlight in June, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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 June

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

Temperature range in Nelson Region (June)

Precipitation variation in Nelson Region (June)

Nelson

In June Nelson generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
144 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Hira

In June Hira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
144 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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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 June extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest June night in New Zealand dropped to -16°C (3°F) in Franz Josef on June 26, 2007.

Popular cities in June

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nelson 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Hira 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)

Nelson Region weather in June: frequently asked questions

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

Nelson Region, New Zealand typically experiences poor weather in June, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Nelson average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Nelson Region, New Zealand during June range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Nelson.

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

Nelson typically receives notable rainfall in June, about 136 mm (5.4 in) on average across Nelson Region, New Zealand.

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

In our view, June might not be the best time to travel to Nelson Region, New Zealand with often poor weather in Nelson.

On average, the best time to visit Nelson Region, New Zealand is in February and March with generally perfect weather in Nelson. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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