Nelson City Weather Forecast
Nelson City weather: 60°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Nelson City
No snow is in the current forecast window for Nelson City.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Nelson City
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 50° | 100% · 0,2 in | 19 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 47° | 11% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 60° / 49° | 82% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 47° | 67% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 45° | 4% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 47° | 8% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 54° | 29% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 55° | 45% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 69° / 53° | 46% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 55° | 33% · 1,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 63° / 56° | 24% · 1,2 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 66° / 53° | 24% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 50° | 31% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 51° | 28% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 64° / 52° | 33% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 45° | 52% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 7 |
Climate in Nelson City month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70° | 58° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 71° | 58° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 68° | 55° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 64° | 53° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 59° | 47° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 57° | 46° | 9,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 55° | 44° | 6,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 56° | 43° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 59° | 46° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 62° | 49° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 65° | 53° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 70° | 57° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 43 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and October - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nelson City?
Nelson City is a city in Nelson. Its coordinates are -41.2706, 173.284. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Nelson City right now?
It is currently 60°F (16°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 69% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Nelson City?
January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Nelson City, which has a temperate climate. June, July and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Nelson City in?
Nelson City observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 7:21 PM.
How many people live in Nelson City?
Nelson City has a population of approximately 55.000.
What is the nearest airport to Nelson City?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 305 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Nelson City?
Popular options include Tongariro National Park, Lake Taupo, North Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook and South Island.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 27, 2026 at 7:21 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
