Nelson in March
7.2out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 18°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
18°CAvg high
13°CAvg low
9Rainy days (95 mm)
12:20 hDaylight
07:27Sunrise · 19:46 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 18°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in March is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 14°C | 102 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.2 |
| February | 20°C | 14°C | 78 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.6 |
| March | 18°C | 13°C | 95 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.2 |
| April | 16°C | 11°C | 106 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 14°C | 9°C | 120 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.2 |
| June | 11°C | 7°C | 128 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.8 |
| July | 10°C | 6°C | 109 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.8 |
| August | 11°C | 6°C | 115 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.5 |
| September | 13°C | 7°C | 115 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.7 |
| October | 15°C | 9°C | 132 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 16°C | 11°C | 109 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.4 |
| December | 18°C | 13°C | 126 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Nelson in March?
Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 13°C.
When is the best time to visit Nelson?
The best months are February, January, March.