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Weather in Nelson for May 2027

Your guide to Nelson weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Nelson at the beginning of May is 14.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 13.8 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Nelson experiences moderate rainfall in May, with an average of 8 rainy days and a total precipitation of 209.8 mm.

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

Average dry days
23
Dry days
Average rainy days
8
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
14°/6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
13 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
80 %
Avg humidity

Nelson Weather May

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

Temperatures trend during May in Nelson

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May weather in Nelson day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 15° /7° 7.9 mm 3
2 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 15° /8° 5.9 mm 3
3 May Light rain
Light rain
 14° /7° 3.4 mm 2.9
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /7° 2.3 mm 2.9
5 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 15° /7° 28.8 mm 2.8
6 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 16° /8° 27.7 mm 2.7
7 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 14° /8° 12.4 mm 2.7
8 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 15° /9° 15.3 mm 2.6
9 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 15° /8° 28.2 mm 2.6
10 May Light rain
Light rain
 14° /6° 2.9 mm 2.5
11 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 12° /5° 0 mm 2.5
12 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /4° 0 mm 2.5
13 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /5° 0 mm 2.4
14 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 13° /5° 0.1 mm 2.4
15 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /6° 1.6 mm 2.3
16 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /6° 0 mm 2.3
17 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /5° 0.7 mm 2.2
18 May Light rain
Light rain
 14° /5° 7.8 mm 2.2
19 May Light rain
Light rain
 12° /5° 9.7 mm 2.2
20 May Light rain
Light rain
 14° /4° 6.7 mm 2.1
21 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /6° 0.9 mm 2.1
22 May Overcast
Overcast
 14° /7° 0.1 mm 2.1
23 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /7° 0.1 mm 2
24 May Sunny
Sunny
 13° /5° 0.7 mm 2
25 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /5° 0.8 mm 2
26 May Light rain
Light rain
 14° /7° 4.1 mm 1.9
27 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /7° 0.1 mm 1.9
28 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 14° /6° 16.1 mm 1.9
29 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 13° /6° 14.1 mm 1.9
30 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /6° 1.2 mm 1.8
31 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 15° /7° 10.4 mm 1.8
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Nelson in May 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 May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Nelson during May?
During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 14° and lows near 6°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Nelson during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 209.8 mm is expected in Nelson during May, occurring over more than 8 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Nelson during May?
The average wind speed in Nelson during May is 13 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Nelson

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Nelsons May weather 💧
Typically, Nelson has 8 rainy days in May with a total of 209.8 mm of rainfall.
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