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15°
Overcast
Feels Like: 14°
Min: 12°
Max: 17°
The next few hours will be partly cloudy, with today reaching 17°C and dropping to 13°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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06:58
Sunrise
19:16
Sunset
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13:32
Moonrise
20:53
Moonset
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Weather in Nelson today, September 16, 2026
Rain features in Nelson on September 16, 2026, so keep waterproofs handy through the day. The damp theme is strongest where shower chances rise. The first half of the day looks overcast, as cloud amounts reach about 99% around 10:00. Brighter weather, if it comes, waits until later.
The temperature range runs from about 12°C up to 17°C. Relative humidity sits between 65% and 87%, reaching its peak around 22:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 16:00 at 5.0 km/h.
Through the afternoon cloud remains the main feature, with cover near 100% around 15:00. Bright spells should stay limited even as the day wears on. Horizontal visibility sits around 34.5 km, briefly nearer 24.5 km. Expect sunrise at 06:58, sunset at 19:16, and 12 hours 18 minutes of sunlight today overall.
In short, treat September 16, 2026 in Nelson as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 17°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Nelson
How warm does it get in Nelson?
The warmest month in Nelson is July, with average high temperatures of 20°C. The average temperature during this period is around 16°C.
How cold does it get in Nelson?
The coldest month in Nelson is January, with average low temperatures of 2°C. The average temperature during this period is around 4°C.
What is the wettest time of year in Nelson?
The wettest month in Nelson is October, with an average of 129mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Nelson?
The driest month in Nelson is April, with an average of 73mm of precipitation.
