Best time to go to Nelson Average weather of Nelson, New Zealand

When is the best time to go to Nelson?

When is the best time to go to Nelson? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Nelson are January, February, March, November and December
On average, the warmest months are January, February, March and December
The coldest months are July and August
The rainiest months are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December
The best months for swimming are January, February and March

Annual weather in Nelson

Infographic of the best times to visit Nelson ©whereandwhen.net

Weather details in Nelson month by month

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January February March April May June July August September October November December

Weather and climate in Nelson

Nelson enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Nelson is 63°F (ranging from 54°F in july to 72°F in january). Annual rainfall is 59.5in, with a minimum of 3.4in in february and a maximum of 6.1in in july.

In the month of january the climate is favorable. It is for example 72°F as maximum temperature in january and, in january, 4 days of rain are expected.
In the month of february the climate is very good. The record temperature this month is 86°F and it rains about 12% of the time in february.
Between march and april the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 63°F in average and it rains about 5.2in each month.
From may to june the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 45°F and it rains about 22% of the time in june.
In july the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 41°F and it rains in july about 6.1in.
From august to october the climate is correct. In average, on the morning it is 45°F and it rains in october about 5.4in.
Between the months of november and december the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 68°F°C and it rains about 5.5in each month.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Nelson

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Nelson: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Nelson

Find out when Nelson has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Nelson

Very low season in Nelson
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, July, August and September.
Low season in Nelson
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, June and October.
High season in Nelson
The number of visitors to Nelson is high in: February, March and November.
Peak season in Nelson
The largest number of tourists visiting Nelson is during: January and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Nelson month by month

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Average prices of hotels in Nelson month by month

Generally, July is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Nelson. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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