Nelson weather
At 1:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 16°C (62°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 AM, 11 AM (4.1 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 34%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 AM, 11 AM (4.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May–Sep
About Nelson weather
Is it raining in Nelson right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 16° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 10 AM, 11 AM (4.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Nelson this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–19° and lows of 9–16°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Nelson lately?
In the past 7 days, Nelson had 3 rainy days and 17.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Nelson?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Nelson weather by month
When is the best time to visit Nelson?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Nelson is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 8°C (46°F) in July to 22°C (71°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Nelson?
June is the wettest month, with about 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 60 mm (2.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Nelson?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 22°C (71°F) and lows of 10°C (51°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Nelson have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 104 mm (4.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months