The climate in Nelson during August can be summarized as hot and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Nelson and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 30.7°C 87.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 17°C 62.5°F |
Average temperature | 23.8°C 74.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 11 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 84 mm 3.3 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 19.8°C 67.7°F |
Humidity | 66% |
Windspeed | 18kph 11 mph |
On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nelson with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
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 August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 32°C 89.6°F |
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Driest month: | January | 14mm 0.6ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 12.3hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 1.2°C 34.2°F |
Wettest month: | May | 109mm 4.3ins |