Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Nelson Region, New Zealand this May.
Nelson Region, New Zealand, a region in New Zealand, typically experiences mild weather in May, with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Nelson.
Explore the map below to discover average May temperatures at the top destinations in Nelson Region. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Nelson averages a daytime high of 15°C (59°F) in May, which is moderate for Nelson Region, New Zealand.
Nighttime temperatures in Nelson typically drop to around 8°C (46°F) in May.
Nelson usually sees around 176 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
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