Nelson Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Nelson Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


25°C
Highest Temp
9 Jan. 26

-1°C
Lowest Temp
5 Aug. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthFebruary20.74°C

Coldest MonthAugust3.16°C

Wettest MonthJanuary7.23mm

Windiest MonthFebruary15.76km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Nelson historically?

February is historically Nelson's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 21°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 30°C on 2019-01-27.

2. What is the coldest month in Nelson historically?

July is Nelson's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 4°C. The all-time record low of -2°C was recorded on 2015-07-13.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Nelson over the past 17 years?

Nelson's average annual rainfall is approximately 1336.2mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Nelson experience on average per year?

Nelson historically records approximately 183.3 rainy days per year. June has the highest number of rain days at an average of 16.8 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Nelson?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Nelson is 30°C on 2019-01-27.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Nelson?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Nelson is -2°C on 2015-07-13.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Nelson historically?

Nelson experiences its strongest winds during October. The historic gust record of 43.8 kph was recorded on 2018-02-01.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Nelson during a year?

Usually, Nelson's humidity peaks in June at around 82.04% and drops to its lowest in January at approximately 74.09%.