Best Time to Visit Nelson: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Nelson: July, September, June, August.
- Best months for Nelson: July, September, June, August.
- Peak season is July, September, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: July, August, November.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 4.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 1°C | 106 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.1 |
| February | 6°C | 1°C | 95 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.5 |
| March | 8°C | 2°C | 88 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.9 |
| April | 11°C | 4°C | 77 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.5 |
| May | 14°C | 6°C | 81 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.0 |
| June | 17°C | 9°C | 95 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.2 |
| July | 18°C | 11°C | 100 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.3 |
| August | 18°C | 11°C | 106 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.2 |
| September | 16°C | 9°C | 89 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.3 |
| October | 12°C | 6°C | 104 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.4 |
| November | 9°C | 4°C | 103 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.7 |
| December | 6°C | 2°C | 118 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nelson?
The best months are July, September, June, August.
When is the rainy season in Nelson?
The wettest months are July, August, November.