Nelson Weather Forecast
Nelson weather: 61°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Nelson
No snow is in the current forecast window for Nelson.
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
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 46° | 0% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 50° | 0% | 21 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 55° | 41% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 57° / 51° | 95% · 0,8 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 58° / 50° | 99% · 1,1 in | 20 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 47° | 20% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 36° | 29% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 56° / 35° | 12% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 50° | 4% | 18 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 40° | 27% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 52° / 37° | 18% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 53° / 40° | 18% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 44° | 22% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 49° | 20% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 48° | 22% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌧️ Showers | 57° / 52° | 39% · 0,8 in | 22 mph | 1 |
Climate in Nelson 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° | 54° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 64° | 53° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 59° | 47° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 57° | 46° | 8,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 55° | 44° | 6,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 55° | 42° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 59° | 46° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 62° | 49° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 65° | 53° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 70° | 56° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- 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 37 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?
Nelson is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -41.2706, 173.284. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Nelson right now?
It is currently 61°F (16°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 54% and wind is 15 mph.
When is the best time to visit Nelson?
January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Nelson, which has a temperate climate. June, July and October 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 11:33 PM.
How many people live in Nelson?
Nelson has a population of approximately 55.000.
What is the nearest airport to Nelson?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 305 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 August 24, 2026 at 11:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
