Best Time to Visit Nelson for Sun & Beach | Weather by Month

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Sun & Beach Potential

67/100

Suboptimal

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, January, March

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

6°C – 16°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Nelson are from February, January, March. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Nelson

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	62Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	21°	101	8.8	74%	shoulder
February	67Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	21°	93	7.6	74%	shoulder
March	53Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	19°	105	10.2	77%	shoulder
April	24Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	146	10.3	80%	shoulder
May	21Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	14°	143	10.6	80%	shoulder
June	17Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	11°	148	10.7	81%	shoulder
July	16Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	11°	130	11.3	78%	shoulder
August	17Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	12°	159	12.5	80%	wet
September	20Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	13°	146	13.6	79%	shoulder
October	23Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	15°	164	13.6	78%	wet
November	25Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	122	11.9	77%	shoulder
December	42Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	19°	126	11.6	77%	shoulder