The climate in Nelson during September can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
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.
Daytime temperature | 25.6°C 78°F |
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Nightly temperature | 11.5°C 52.6°F |
Average temperature | 18.5°C 65.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.3 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 78 mm 3.1 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 18.8°C 65.8°F |
Humidity | 67% |
Windspeed | 18.7kph 12 mph |
On average September is the 5th 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.
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 September 2025.
Best places to visit in September
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 |