Nelson Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Nelson, New Zealand has mild weather year-round. The best time to visit is February (score: 81/100). Annual average high: 16.7°C, total rainfall: 1372mm.
When is the best time to visit Nelson?
81
February is the best month to visit Nelson with a travel score of 81/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 21.8°C, 8 rain days, and 11.4 hours of daily sunshine.
View February weather details →Travel Score by Month
79
Jan
81
Feb
78
Mar
70
Apr
63
May
58
Jun
59
Jul
60
Aug
63
Sep
67
Oct
72
Nov
73
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Nelson each month?
16.7°C
Avg High
9.5°C
Avg Low
1372mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Nelson get?
Nelson receives 1372mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically October with 133mm, while February is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Nelson?
January
79
22°C
Low: 14°C
9 rain days
Good
February
Best time to visit81
22°C
Low: 14°C
8 rain days
Excellent
March
78
20°C
Low: 12°C
8 rain days
Good
April
70
17°C
Low: 10°C
10 rain days
Good
May
63
15°C
Low: 8°C
10 rain days
Good
June
58
12°C
Low: 6°C
10 rain days
Mixed
July
59
12°C
Low: 5°C
9 rain days
Mixed
August
60
13°C
Low: 6°C
11 rain days
Mixed
September
63
14°C
Low: 7°C
12 rain days
Good
October
67
16°C
Low: 9°C
12 rain days
Good
November
72
18°C
Low: 10°C
11 rain days
Good
December
73
20°C
Low: 13°C
12 rain days
Good
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Data based on 1994–2024 averages · Last updated: 2024-12-31