Nelson in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nelson in august 2025
The weather in Nelson in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
very bad weather 0.9cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
23%
15%
9%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
25%
17%
9%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
23%
22%
8%
Weather at 3am
41°F
39%
23%
17%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nelson in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nelson in august.
The climate of Nelson in august is very bad
the weather in Nelson in august is wet (with 5.8in of rainfall over 7 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in july there is an average of 6.1in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is quite cool in this location the month of august, but it is livable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 56°F. The seasonal minimum is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Nelson is 49°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Nelson in august with a maximum record of 63°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 27°F in 2011.
Day length in Nelson in august is 10:27. Sunrise is at 08:18 and sunset is at 18:45.
With proper weather, august is okay (but not the best) to go in that area.
August: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in august, there are destinations with better weather than Nelson:
In august, Cape Reinga, Omamari, Dargaville, Kaitaia, Kerikeri and Ruakaka have good weather.
Finally, Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park and Castlepoint have a tolerable climate, but better than Nelson.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nelson in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 63°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 27°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.1in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.07km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:18 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:45 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:27 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Nelson in august 2024:
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49°F to 52°F
47°F to 50°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 52°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in august
Cities near Nelson:
| Abel Tasman National Park in august | tolerable weather |
| Picton in august | very bad weather |
| Takaka in august | tolerable weather |
| Blenheim in august | very bad weather |
| Nelson Lakes in august | tolerable weather |
| Wharariki beach in august | tolerable weather |
| Wellington in august | tolerable weather |
| Kaikoura in august | bad weather |
| Porirua in august | bad weather |
| Westport in august | tolerable weather |
| Paraparaumu in august | tolerable weather |
| Waitārere Beach in august | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Nelson in august:
Weather data for Nelson for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nelson. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nelson can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Nelson.