Nelson Weather in January
What's the weather like in Nelson (Nelson) in January 2025?
The climate in Nelson during January can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
January is in the summer in Nelson and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 22.2°C 71.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12.1°C 53.7°F |
| Average temperature | 17.1°C 62.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 97 mm 3.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 16.9°C 62.4°F |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nelson with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Nelson
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Nelson in January 2025.
Other monthly averages
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Nelson weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 77mm 3ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.3°C 52.3°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 133mm 5.2ins |
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