Nelson

What is the climate like in Nelson?

The best time to visit Nelson is typically July – September, with trip comfort peaking in July (8.0/10). Nelson is warmest in July, when daily highs average 77°F (25°C), and coolest in February, when lows fall to about 15°F (-9°C). The wettest month is typically November and the driest is July; the year sees roughly 39 in (1003 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitJuly – September — comfort peaks in July (8.0/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 77°F (25°C)
• Coolest monthFebruary — average low 15°F (-9°C)
• Wettest monthNovember (4.8 in (121 mm))
• Driest monthJuly (1.6 in (40 mm))
• Annual precipitation39 in (1003 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromNelson Cs, 2 km away (1992-2026)