Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in Nelson with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 15°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nelson in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Nelson with warm temperatures, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights close to 14°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 23°C, with nights close to 14°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Nelson will be around 24°C, with nights close to 15°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Nelson is 17°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit on the chilly side.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 65 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 25% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January 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 January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
23°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
25°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
21°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
65 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Nelson?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Nelson. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Nelson in January
With 32°C, Nelson hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 20°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Nelson
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January 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 January in Nelson
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January 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 January, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Nelson.
Daily UV Index in January in Nelson
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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 January in Nelson Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Nelson, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Nelson Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January 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 January 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.
