Climate of Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand
Point-value climate at Nelson (Nelson, New Zealand). Population approximately 60,800.
Located in Nelson, New Zealand, Nelson has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 60,800. Monthly average temperatures range from 7.3°C / 45.1°F in July to 17.5°C / 63.5°F in January, with rainfall varying from 60 mm / 2.4 in (February) to 131 mm / 5.2 in (October) — about 1146 mm / 45.1 in across the year. Nelson is the capital of Nelson. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nelson's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.5°C63.5°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| February | 17.5°C63.5°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| March | 16.2°C61.2°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| April | 13.3°C55.9°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| May | 10.4°C50.7°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| June | 7.9°C46.2°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| July | 7.3°C45.1°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| August | 8.4°C47.1°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| September | 10.4°C50.7°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| October | 12.3°C54.1°F | 131 mm5.2″ | — |
| November | 14.1°C57.4°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| December | 16.1°C61°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nelson?
Nelson does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Nelson's warmest month is January at an average of 17.5°C / 63.5°F, and its driest month is February with about 60 mm / 2.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Nelson?
Nelson, in Nelson, New Zealand, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 7.3°C / 45.1°F in July to 17.5°C / 63.5°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 1146 mm / 45.1 in, with the wettest month being October (131 mm / 5.2 in) and the driest February (60 mm / 2.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Nelson in January?
The average temperature in Nelson in January is 17.5°C / 63.5°F, with rainfall of about 80 mm / 3.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Nelson?
The driest month in Nelson is February, with about 60 mm / 2.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17.5°C / 63.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Nelson?
The wettest month in Nelson is October, with approximately 131 mm / 5.2 in of average monthly rainfall.