What’s the climate like in Nelson?
The current climate in Nelson features temperatures ranging from a high of 26°C to a low of 13°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Nelson in recent years was 45°C in December 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 8°C in June 2018.
On average, Nelson receives 794 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Australia? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Sydney, Gold Coast, Melbourne, or explore other destinations in Australia.
Best time to visit Nelson?
The best time to visit Nelson for sunny weather is January through April and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Nelson. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Nelson
The climate table of Nelson shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 26 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 23 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 26 | 35 | 37 | 63 | 75 | 134 | 109 | 91 | 84 | 72 | 39 | 29 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 13°C in July
- Precipitation: 794 mm per year, averaging 66 mm per month
- Driest months: 26 mm in January, 29 mm in December and 35 mm in February
- Wettest months: 134 mm in June, 109 mm in July and 91 mm in August
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Average Temperature per Month in Nelson
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Nelson, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Nelson
This graph shows how much rainfall Nelson, Australia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Nelson
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Nelson, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Nelson
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Nelson, Australia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Nelson
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Nelson, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Nelson by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nelson. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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