Nelson Weather in October
What's the weather like in Nelson (Nelson) in October 2024?
The climate in Nelson during October can be summarized as mild and wet.
October is in the spring in Nelson and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 16.6°C 61.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 7.1°C 44.7°F |
| Average temperature | 11.8°C 53.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 127 mm 5 ins |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Sea temperature | 13°C 55.4°F |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nelson with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October temperatures in Nelson
October rainfall
October 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 October 2024.
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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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