The weather in October in Nelson
It's cool to moderate in October in Nelson with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 10°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Nelson. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Nelson, New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 24°C in 2020, Nelson reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 63 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in October for Nelson
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Nelson. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
Nelson | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 17°C | 21°C |
Max. temperature | 19°C | 26°C |
Min. temperature | 7°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 63 mm | 119 mm |
Rainy days | 10 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Nelson with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 8°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps rise to around 18°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Nelson is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Nelson, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Nelson
Temperature in October in Nelson over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Nelson, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in Nelson
Total precipitation in October in Nelson over the years
Daily UV index in October in Nelson
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Nelson, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.