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Weather in Nelson for January 2027

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 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 20.7 °C by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Nelson in January is notably wet, with an average of 12 rainy days, and a total of 111.9 mm of precipitation.

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  • Is January a good time to visit Nelson? check out the best time to travel to Nelson page.

Average dry days
19
Dry days
Average rainy days
12
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
20°/11°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
14 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
74 %
Avg humidity

Nelson Weather January

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

Temperatures trend during January in Nelson

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Nelson day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 19° /10° 3.5 mm 5
2 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /10° 0.3 mm 7
3 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 20° /11° 4.8 mm 5
4 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /10° 2.4 mm 6
5 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 18° /11° 12.6 mm 7
6 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 18° /11° 8 mm 7
7 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 20° /11° 4.8 mm 8
8 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /10° 2 mm 8
9 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 22° /10° 0 mm 8
10 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 21° /11° 0.7 mm 8
11 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 21° /11° 4 mm 8
12 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 21° /11° 0.9 mm 8
13 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /11° 0.9 mm 8
14 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 19° /11° 6.8 mm 6
15 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 19° /12° 15.2 mm 6
16 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 20° /11° 3.2 mm 6
17 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 20° /11° 0.6 mm 6
18 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /12° 1.5 mm 8
19 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /11° 0.5 mm 8
20 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 21° /12° 0.7 mm 7
21 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 22° /11° 12.5 mm 7
22 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 23° /14° 6.4 mm 7
23 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /12° 1 mm 8
24 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 18° /10° 6.8 mm 6
25 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /11° 1.3 mm 6
26 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /11° 2.2 mm 7
27 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 21° /12° 3.3 mm 6
28 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 21° /10° 0.1 mm 8
29 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /10° 2 mm 8
30 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 21° /13° 3 mm 8
31 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 22° /12° 0 mm 8
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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?
Significant rainfall exceeding 111.9 mm is expected in Nelson during January, occurring over more than 12 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

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

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Nelsons January weather 💧
Typically, Nelson has 12 rainy days in January with a total of 111.9 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Nelson during January

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