Nelson in February

7.6out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 20°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.

20°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
8Rainy days (78 mm)
13:36 hDaylight
06:54Sunrise · 20:29 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 20°C
  • Some rain: about 8 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in February varies a lot between years (±3.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

20° 14° J 20° 14° F 18° 13° M 16° 11° A 14° 9° M 11° 7° J 10° 6° J 11° 6° A 13° 7° S 15° 9° O 16° 11° N 18° 13° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 20°C14°C102 mm 10– – 7.2
February 20°C14°C78 mm 8– – 7.6
March 18°C13°C95 mm 9– – 7.2
April 16°C11°C106 mm 11– – 6.6
May 14°C9°C120 mm 11– – 6.2
June 11°C7°C128 mm 11– – 5.8
July 10°C6°C109 mm 10– – 5.8
August 11°C6°C115 mm 12– – 5.5
September 13°C7°C115 mm 13– – 5.7
October 15°C9°C132 mm 14– – 5.8
November 16°C11°C109 mm 12– – 6.4
December 18°C13°C126 mm 14– – 6.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Nelson in February?

Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 14°C.

When is the best time to visit Nelson?

The best months are February, January, March.