Nelson Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Nelson: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Nelson month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 21° | 14° | 126 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 22° | 14° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 20° | 13° | 66 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 18° | 12° | 179 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 15° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 14° | 8° | 229 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 13° | 7° | 160 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | 13° | 6° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 8° | 86 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 9° | 168 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 19° | 12° | 104 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 21° | 14° | 104 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Nelson
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Nelson compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Nelson.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasman | 41 km | 12°C | 2°C cooler | 1423 mm |
| marlborough | 63 km | 13°C | 1°C cooler | 850 mm |
| Wellington Region | 125 km | 14°C | about the same | 963 mm |
| Wellington | 125 km | 14°C | about the same | 963 mm |
| Kaikoura | 130 km | 13°C | 1°C cooler | 1545 mm |
Klima by city in Nelson
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Beste tid å besøke Nelson
Go in januar, februar, mars, november and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Nelson
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 16°C is in line med the 17°C typical for this month.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Sikt is down til 0,4 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til februar.
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 juni, juli and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Nelson is a region in New Zealand. Nelson is a region of New Zealand. Befolkningen er rundt 55.000.
Akkurat nå er det 9°C (49°F) in Nelson med klar himmel. Det føles som 6°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 9°C til 16°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - greit — planlegg etter været.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Nelson is januar, februar, mars, november and desember. Klimaet er temperate. juni, juli and oktober tend til be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 22°C, while august is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 16°C is in line med the 17°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 4 PM til 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Nelson today at 9.5/10. Sikt is down til 0,4 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Nelson
| Type | Region |
|---|---|
| Land | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oseania |
| Koordinater | 41°16′14.2″S 173°17′2.4″E (-41.2706, 173.284) |
| Befolkning | 55.000 |
| Lokal tid | 1:02 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | januar, februar, mars, november and desember |
| Klima | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nelson?
Nelson is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -41.2706, 173.284. It lies in Oseania.
What is the weather like in Nelson akkurat nå?
It is currently 9°C (49°F) med klar himmel. Luftfuktighet is 74% and wind is 15 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Nelson?
januar, februar, mars, november and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Nelson, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and oktober are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Nelson in?
Nelson observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 1:02 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 oktober 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
