Which is the hottest month in Nelson?

The hottest time of year in Nelson is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 22°C.

Which month has the most rain in Nelson?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Nelson with 133mm on average. There are normally 12 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Nelson?

The sunniest time of year in Nelson is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 58% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Nelson?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Nelson in February when the water temperature reaches 19°C.

Best time to visit Nelson

Q: When is the best time to visit Nelson?

The best time to visit Nelson is January and February based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Nelson?

The best time to visit Nelson is January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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4
Feb
3.5
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1.5
Sep
1.5
Oct
2.5
Nov
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Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

22
Jan
22
Feb
21
Mar
18
Apr
15
May
12
Jun
12
Jul
12
Aug
14
Sep
16
Oct
18
Nov
20
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
Jan
8
Feb
6
Mar
6
Apr
5
May
5
Jun
5
Jul
5
Aug
6
Sep
7
Oct
7
Nov
8
Dec

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The weather guide for New Zealand (Nelson) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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