Nelson Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Nelson: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Nelson month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 21° | 14° | 126 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febrúar | 22° | 14° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 20° | 12° | 66 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| apríl | 18° | 12° | 179 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 15° | 9° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júní | 14° | 8° | 227 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júlí | 13° | 7° | 160 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ágúst | 13° | 6° | 65 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 8° | 107 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| október | 17° | 9° | 168 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| nóvember | 19° | 11° | 104 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 21° | 14° | 104 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Nelson
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Nelson compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Nelson.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasman | 41 km | 11°C | 2°C cooler | 1407 mm |
| marlborough | 63 km | 13°C | 1°C cooler | 834 mm |
| Wellington Region | 125 km | 14°C | about the same | 943 mm |
| Wellington | 125 km | 14°C | about the same | 943 mm |
| Kaikoura | 130 km | 13°C | 1°C cooler | 1525 mm |
Loftslag by city in Nelson
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Best time til visit Nelson
Go in janúar, febrúar, mars, nóvember and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: júní, júlí and október - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Nelson
Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 16°C is in line með the 15°C typical for this month.
Rigning is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid júní, júlí and október - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Nelson is a region in Nýja-Sjáland. Nelson is a region of New Zealand. Íbúafjöldinn er um 55.000.
Núna er hitinn 11°C (52°F) in Nelson með clear. Hitinn finnst vera 8°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 8°C til 16°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - frábært — farðu núna.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Nelson is janúar, febrúar, mars, nóvember and desember. Loftslagið er temperate. júní, júlí and október tend til be the least comfortable months. febrúar is the warmest month með average highs near 22°C, while ágúst is the coldest með lows near 6°C.
The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 491 km away. Nearby highlights include Tongariro National Park, Lake Taupo, North Island and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
Í einföldu máli. Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 16°C is in line með the 15°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 1 PM til 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Nelson today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Nelson
| Tegund | Region |
|---|---|
| Land | Nýja-Sjáland |
| Heimsálfa | Eyjaálfa |
| Hnit | 41°16′14.2″S 173°17′2.4″E (-41.2706, 173.284) |
| Mannfjöldi | 55.000 |
| Staðartími | 12:16 AM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | janúar, febrúar, mars, nóvember and desember |
| Loftslag | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nelson?
Nelson is a region in Nýja-Sjáland. Its coordinates are -41.2706, 173.284. It lies in Eyjaálfa.
What is the weather like in Nelson núna?
It is currently 11°C (52°F) með clear. Raki is 72% and wind is 17 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Nelson?
janúar, febrúar, mars, nóvember and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Nelson, which has a temperate climate. júní, júlí and október are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Nelson in?
Nelson observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 12:16 AM.
How many people live in Nelson?
Nelson has a population of approximately 55.000.
What is the nearest airport til Nelson?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 491 km away.
What are the top things til 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 september 16, 2026 at 12:16 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
