Nelson in May
6.2out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 14°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
14°CAvg high
9°CAvg low
11Rainy days (120 mm)
9:41 hDaylight
07:33Sunrise · 17:14 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 14°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May 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 May?
Daytime highs average 14°C and nights about 9°C.
When is the best time to visit Nelson?
The best months are February, January, March.