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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 19.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 21 °C by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Nelson experiences heavy rainfall in January, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 112.4 mm.

Average dry days
9
Dry days
Average rainy days
22
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
Light rain shower
19°
2
Sunny
20°
3
Patchy rain possible
20°
4
Patchy rain possible
20°
5
Light rain shower
18°
6
Moderate or heavy rain shower
19°
7
Sunny
20°
8
Sunny
20°
9
Sunny
22°
10
Overcast
21°
11
Patchy rain possible
21°
12
Sunny
21°
13
Patchy rain possible
20°
14
Patchy rain possible
19°
15
Sunny
20°
16
Sunny
20°
17
Cloudy
20°
18
Patchy rain possible
20°
19
Patchy rain possible
21°
20
Overcast
22°
21
Patchy rain possible
22°
22
Patchy rain possible
23°
23
Patchy rain possible
22°
24
Overcast
18°
25
Patchy rain possible
20°
26
Moderate rain at times
20°
27
Light rain shower
21°
28
Sunny
21°
29
Partly cloudy
22°
30
Heavy rain at times
21°
31
Sunny
22°

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. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 19° /9° 3.5 mm 5
2 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 20° /9° 0.3 mm 7
3 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /11° 4.8 mm 5
4 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /10° 2.4 mm 6
5 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 18° /10° 12.6 mm 7
6 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 19° /11° 8 mm 7
7 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 20° /11° 4.8 mm 8
8 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 20° /10° 2 mm 8
9 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 22° /9° 0 mm 8
10 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 21° /11° 0.7 mm 8
11 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /11° 4 mm 8
12 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 21° /10° 0.9 mm 8
13 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /10° 0.9 mm 8
14 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /10° 6.8 mm 6
15 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 20° /11° 15.2 mm 6
16 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 20° /10° 3.2 mm 6
17 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 20° /11° 0.6 mm 6
18 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /12° 1.9 mm 7
19 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /10° 0.5 mm 8
20 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 22° /11° 0.7 mm 7
21 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /11° 12.5 mm 7
22 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 23° /13° 6.4 mm 7
23 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /11° 1 mm 8
24 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 18° /10° 6.8 mm 6
25 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /11° 1.3 mm 6
26 Jan. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 20° /10° 2.2 mm 7
27 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 21° /11° 3.3 mm 6
28 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 21° /9° 0.1 mm 8
29 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 22° /9° 2 mm 8
30 Jan. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 21° /12° 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 112.4 mm is expected in Nelson during January, occurring over more than 22 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 22 rainy days in January with a total of 112.4 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Nelson during January

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