Nelson
Nelson City, New Zealand
Current Weather
14°58°
Misty
Feels Like: 16°60°
Min: 12°54°
Max: 15°60°
The next few hours will be clear, with today reaching 15°C and dropping to 13°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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06:26
Sunrise
19:55
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16:38
Moonrise
05:00
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Nelson today, October 23, 2026
Nelson keeps a mostly sunny profile on October 23, 2026, aside from a cloudier spell around 23:00. Outside that window, bright conditions should still lead the day. Morning skies stay relatively clear, holding cloud close to 5% near 11:00. The early part of the day favours being outside.Nelson keeps a mostly sunny profile on October 23, 2026, aside from a cloudier spell around 23:00. Outside that window, bright conditions should still lead the day. Morning skies stay relatively clear, holding cloud close to 5% near 11:00. The early part of the day favours being outside.
Expect highs of 15°C and cooler readings close to 12°C. Moisture in the air spans 80%-89%, with the highest values around 22:00. Winds stay light, near 11 km/h by 16:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.Expect highs of 60°F and cooler readings close to 54°F. Moisture in the air spans 80%-89%, with the highest values around 22:00. Winds stay light, near 7 mph by 16:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
Afternoon conditions open up, holding cloud close to 16% near 23:00. The day finishes on a milder, brighter note. Expect visibility near 13.8 km, with poorer spells close to 0.6 km. Expect sunrise at 06:26, sunset at 19:55, and 13 hours 29 minutes of sunlight today overall.Afternoon conditions open up, holding cloud close to 16% near 23:00. The day finishes on a milder, brighter note. Expect visibility near 8.5 mi, with poorer spells close to 0.4 mi. Expect sunrise at 06:26, sunset at 19:55, and 13 hours 29 minutes of sunlight today overall.
Overall, Nelson on October 23, 2026 favours outdoor plans under mostly open skies, with a comfortable high near 15°C.Overall, Nelson on October 23, 2026 favours outdoor plans under mostly open skies, with a comfortable high near 60°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Nelson
How warm does it get in Nelson?
The warmest month in Nelson is January, with average high temperatures of 20°C. The average temperature during this period is around 17°C.The warmest month in Nelson is January, with average high temperatures of 69°F. The average temperature during this period is around 63°F.
How cold does it get in Nelson?
The coldest month in Nelson is August, with average low temperatures of 7°C. The average temperature during this period is around 9°C.The coldest month in Nelson is August, with average low temperatures of 44°F. The average temperature during this period is around 48°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Nelson?
The wettest month in Nelson is July, with an average of 157 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Nelson is July, with an average of 6.2 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Nelson?
The driest month in Nelson is January, with an average of 101 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Nelson is January, with an average of 4 in of precipitation.