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Weather in Nelson for January 2026

Your guide to Nelson weather in January - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Nelson at the beginning of January is 19.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 21.3 °C by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Nelson in January brings notable rainfall, with an average of 16 rainy days and a total precipitation of 74.5 mm.

Average dry days
15
Dry days
Average rainy days
16
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
20°/11°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
14 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
73 %
Avg humidity

Nelson Weather January

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December
February
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Overcast
19°
2
Sunny
20°
3
Patchy rain possible
20°
4
Patchy rain possible
20°
5
Light rain shower
17°
6
Moderate or heavy rain shower
18°
7
Sunny
20°
8
Cloudy
19°
9
Sunny
21°
10
Overcast
20°
11
Patchy rain possible
20°
12
Overcast
21°
13
Patchy rain possible
20°
14
Patchy rain possible
21°
15
Sunny
20°
16
Sunny
21°
17
Cloudy
21°
18
Patchy rain possible
20°
19
Patchy rain possible
22°
20
Overcast
22°
21
Patchy rain possible
22°
22
Patchy rain possible
23°
23
Patchy rain possible
22°
24
Overcast
19°
25
Patchy rain possible
20°
26
Moderate rain at times
20°
27
Patchy rain possible
22°
28
Partly cloudy
21°
29
Heavy rain at times
22°
30
Heavy rain at times
21°
31
Cloudy
23°

Temperatures trend during January in Nelson

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January weather in Nelson day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 19° /9° 1.3 mm 6
2 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 20° /9° 0.2 mm 6
3 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /10° 5.9 mm 5
4 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /10° 3.1 mm 6
5 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 17° /11° 16.8 mm 6
6 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 18° /12° 10.6 mm 6
7 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 20° /11° 6.5 mm 7
8 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 19° /10° 2.7 mm 7
9 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 21° /9° 0.1 mm 7
10 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 20° /11° 0.9 mm 7
11 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /11° 4.1 mm 7
12 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 21° /10° 0.5 mm 7
13 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /11° 1.2 mm 7
14 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /11° 0.4 mm 7
15 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 20° /11° 0.4 mm 7
16 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 21° /10° 0 mm 7
17 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 21° /11° 0 mm 7
18 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /12° 1.9 mm 7
19 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /12° 0.7 mm 7
20 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 22° /12° 0.8 mm 7
21 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /12° 0.8 mm 7
22 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 23° /14° 0.7 mm 7
23 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /11° 1 mm 7
24 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 19° /10° 0.6 mm 7
25 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /11° 1.4 mm 6
26 Jan. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 20° /11° 2.6 mm 7
27 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /11° 2.5 mm 7
28 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 21° /10° 0.1 mm 7
29 Jan. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 22° /9° 2.6 mm 7
30 Jan. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 21° /13° 3.9 mm 7
31 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 23° /13° 0 mm 7
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Nelson in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Nelson forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Nelson in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Nelson during January?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 20° and cooler nights around 11°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Nelson during January?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Nelson during January, with a total of 74.5 mm spread over approximately 16 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
What are the typical wind conditions in Nelson during January?
The average wind speed in Nelson during January is 14 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

January rainfall patterns in Nelson

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UV exposure in Nelson during January

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