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January and February are the warmest months of the year and July is generally the coldest.

Even in winter we are blessed with many clear sunny days and so visitors can generally enjoy outdoor activities in all four seasons.

Snow is rare on the lowlands but falls are common in the mountains in July and August. Our average annual rainfall is 986mm. Check todays weather

Climate (Nelson City)

Annual rainfall

986 mm

Sunshine hours per year

over 2,500 hours

Temperature (°C)

max 

min

Summer 

22

13

Spring

17

7

Winter

13

3

Autumn

18 

8