When is the best time to go to Nelson
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Nelson, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Nelson
Nelson weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Nelson are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 14mm | 6.9hrs | 10.7hrs |
January is a dry month in Nelson and the temperature is generally cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nelson.
January is in the winter in Nelson and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Nelson with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 19mm | 7.4hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Nelson is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nelson.
February is in the winter in Nelson and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nelson with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 51mm | 8.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Nelson is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nelson.
March is in the spring in Nelson and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (51°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Nelson with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 61mm | 9.5hrs | 14.2hrs |
Nelson's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nelson.
April is in the spring in Nelson and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Nelson with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 109mm | 10.3hrs | 15.4hrs |
May is a damp month in Nelson and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nelson for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Nelson and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Nelson with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 104mm | 11.9hrs | 10.7hrs |
June in Nelson is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nelson.
June is in the summer in Nelson and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Nelson with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 11.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 95mm | 12.3hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Nelson is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nelson.
July is in the summer in Nelson and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Nelson with around 95mm 3.7 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 12.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 84mm | 11hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Nelson is characteristically hot and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nelson for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Nelson and is typically the 5th 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.
On average August is the 5th 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 78mm | 9.3hrs | 14.2hrs |
Nelson's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nelson, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Nelson and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nelson with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 44mm | 8.3hrs | 15.4hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Nelson and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Nelson, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Nelson and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nelson with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 28mm | 6.4hrs | 10.7hrs |
Cool and dry weather often prevails in Nelson during the month of November
It is perhaps a good month to visit Nelson, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Nelson and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (51°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nelson with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 19mm | 6.1hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Nelson is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nelson.
December is in the winter in Nelson and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Nelson with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Nelson weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 32°C 89.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
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