Region in Nouvelle-Zélande

Nelson Climat and Average Météo

Climat of Nelson: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☁️ 13°C now🕔 1:30 AM local📅 Best: janvier, février, mars, novembre and décembre👥 55.000

Climat in Nelson month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfémaravrmaijuijuisepoctnovdéLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MoisMax moyenneMin moyennePrécipitationsÉvaluation
janvier21°14°126 mm★★★★☆
février22°14°69 mm★★★★☆
mars20°13°66 mm★★★★☆
avril18°12°179 mm★★★☆☆
mai15°9°112 mm★★★☆☆
juin14°8°229 mm★★☆☆☆
juillet13°7°160 mm★★☆☆☆
août13°6°97 mm★★★☆☆
septembre15°8°86 mm★★★☆☆
octobre17°9°168 mm★★★☆☆
novembre19°12°104 mm★★★★☆
décembre21°14°104 mm★★★★☆

Climat type: Temperate. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Nelson

Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.

Hottest day27°Cdéc 4, 2024
Coldest night1°Cjui 8, 2025
Wettest day102 mmjui 26, 2025

How Nelson compares avec nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Nelson.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Tasman41 km12°C2°C cooler1423 mm
marlborough63 km13°C1°C cooler850 mm
Wellington Region125 km14°Cabout the same963 mm
Wellington125 km14°Cabout the same963 mm
Kaikoura130 km13°C1°C cooler1545 mm

Climat by city in Nelson

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Meilleur moment pour visiter Nelson

Go in janvier, février, mars, novembre and décembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: juin, juillet and octobre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

janvier★★★★☆
février★★★★☆
mars★★★★☆
avril★★★☆☆
mai★★★☆☆
juin★★☆☆☆
juillet★★☆☆☆
août★★★☆☆
septembre★★★☆☆
octobre★★★☆☆
novembre★★★★☆
décembre★★★★☆

What this means for Nelson

Compared avec normal

Today is slightly cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 13°C is 3.2°C below the 17°C typical for this month.

Pluie chance explained

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Voyage and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in décembre à février.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.

What à pack, what à skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Normal seasonal clothing – nothing unusual is needed this week
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid juin, juillet and octobre – historically the least comfortable months here.

Résumé

Nelson is a region in Nouvelle-Zélande. Nelson is a region of New Zealand. Sa population est d’environ 55.000.

Actuellement, il fait 13°C (56°F) in Nelson avec partiellement nuageux. La température ressentie est de 10°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 8°C à 13°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 100%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 6.5/10 – correct — adaptez vos activités à la météo.

La meilleure période pour visiter Nelson is janvier, février, mars, novembre and décembre. Le climat est temperate. juin, juillet and octobre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. février est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 22°C, tandis que août est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de 6°C.

L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Auckland Airport (AKL), about 491 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Tongariro National Park, Lake Taupo, North Island and Aoraki / Mount Cook.

En termes simples. Today is slightly cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 13°C is 3.2°C below the 17°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 5 PM à 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Nelson today at 8.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Nelson

TypeRegion
PaysNouvelle-Zélande
ContinentOcéanie
Coordonnées41°16′14.2″S 173°17′2.4″E (-41.2706, 173.284)
Population55.000
Heure locale1:30 AM (UTC+13:00)
Meilleurs moisjanvier, février, mars, novembre and décembre
ClimatTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nelson?

Nelson is a region in Nouvelle-Zélande. Its coordinates are -41.2706, 173.284. It lies in Océanie.

What is the weather like in Nelson maintenant?

It is currently 13°C (56°F) avec partiellement nuageux. Humidité is 69% and wind is 19 km/h.

When is the best time à visit Nelson?

janvier, février, mars, novembre and décembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Nelson, which has a temperate climate. juin, juillet and octobre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Nelson in?

Nelson observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The heure locale is 1:30 AM.

How many people live in Nelson?

Nelson has a population of approximately 55.000.

What is the nearest airport à Nelson?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 491 km away.

What are the top things à do in Nelson?

Popular options include Tongariro National Park, Lake Taupo, North Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook and South Island.

What places are in Nelson?

Nelson covers 1 places in this atlas, including Nelson City.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prévisions and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Qualité de l’air and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climat averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown.

Last updated octobre 3, 2026 at 1:30 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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