What’s the climate like in Nelson?
The current climate of Nelson features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°C during the day to lows of 13°C. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Nelson in recent years was 32°C in January 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 8°C in August 2021.
On average, Nelson receives 976 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Nelson?
The best time to visit Nelson for sunny weather is January through April, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Nelson. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Nelson
The climate table of Nelson shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 65 | 80 | 83 | 90 | 95 | 83 | 102 | 97 | 72 | 63 | 69 | 77 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 18°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 13°C in July
- Precipitation: 976 mm per year, averaging 81 mm per month
- Driest months: 63 mm in October, 65 mm in January and 69 mm in November
- Wettest months: 102 mm in July, 97 mm in August and 95 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Nelson
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Nelson, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Nelson
This graph shows how much precipitation Nelson, New Zealand, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Nelson
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Nelson, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Nelson
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Nelson, New Zealand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Nelson
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Nelson, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
