Climate Insights for Nelson

The climate in Nelson is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1,493 mm of precipitation falls per year. Nelson receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nelson is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Nelson is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 58.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Nelson receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nelson is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.

Nelson sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 20°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 17°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Nelson sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 44°F to 69°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 63°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 48°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Nelson is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,493 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 124 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 157 mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 101 mm. That's 56 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Nelson is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 58.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.9 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 4 in. That's 2.2 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Nelson is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Nelson is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nelson based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nelson based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.