Temperatures in August
It's cool in August in Nelson with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 8°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nelson in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Nelson with cool temperatures, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights close to 7°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature rises to around 15°C, with nights close to 7°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Nelson will be around 15°C, with nights close to 6°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 91 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 51% per day. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Nelson. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Nelson in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
14°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
17°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
13°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
91 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
16 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Temperature records for Nelson in August
With 23°C, Nelson hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 12°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Nelson
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Nelson, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Nelson
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Nelson, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 16 days of rain in Nelson.
Daily UV Index in August in Nelson
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Nelson, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Nelson Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Nelson, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Nelson Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Nelson, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Nelson
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Average Weather in Nelson by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nelson. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
