The Best Time To Visit Nelson

View from the Centre of New Zealand, Nelson

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Nelson Climate

Its mild Mediterranean climate makes Nelson a tourist favorite; the weather is almost always perfect for camping. With a high number of daily sunshine hours and just the occasional rainfall, you can look forward to great outdoor fun any time of the year. Prepare for your trip with our New Zealand Camping Checklist.

Maximum and Minimum Average Temperatures In Nelson (Celsius)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max	22	22	21	18	15	13	12	13	15	17	19	21
Min	13	13	11	8	5	2	2	3	5	8	10	12
Rain	72	54	77	84	77	84	12	13	15	17	19	21

RAIN – Rainfall in mm

Maximum and Minimum Average Temperatures In Nelson (Fahrenheit)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max	71	71	70	64	59	55	53	55	59	62	66	70
Min	55	55	52	46	41	35	35	37	41	46	50	53
Rain	2.83	2.12	3.03	3.31	3.03	3.31	0.47	0.51	0.59	0.67	0.75	0.82

RAIN – Rainfall in Inches

School Holidays In Nelson, New Zealand

Summer holidays start in mid-December to late January. There are also two week breaks between school terms, usually in mid-April, mid-July and late September.

The Queen's birthday is celebrated on the first Monday of June while Labor Day is celebrated on the fourth Monday of October.

Nelson Anniversary Day is on February 1, and is usually observed on the first Monday of February. Know the holidays with Public Holidays In New Zealand.