Sun & Beach Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
February, January, March
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
Good For
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The best time to visit Nelson for a sun and beach holiday is February, January, March.
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Climate Heatmap
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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Nelson
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 62Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 101 |
February | 67Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 93 |
March | 53Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 15° | 105 |
April | 24Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 146 |
May | 21Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 9° | 143 |
June | 17Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 7° | 148 |
July | 16Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 6° | 130 |
August | 17Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 7° | 159 |
September | 20Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 9° | 146 |
October | 23Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 11° | 164 |
November | 25Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 122 |
December | 42Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 15° | 126 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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