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Nelson weather in November

Long-run climate averages for Nelson, New Zealand in November, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

November at a glance

In November, Nelson averages 17°C by day and 10°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.

November in Nelson averages a daytime high of 17°C and an overnight low of 10°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. Across the whole year Nelson sees roughly 1170 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Nelson forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Nelson weather by month

what to expect in Nelson through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Nelson's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Nelson by season.

Jan
21°
14°
Mild
Feb
22°
14°
Warm
Mar
21°
13°
Mild
Apr
17°
10°
Mild
May
15°
9°
Mild
Jun
13°
6°
Cool
Jul
12°
5°
Cool
Aug
13°
6°
Cool
Sep
14°
7°
Cool
Oct
17°
9°
Mild
Wettest
Nov
17°
10°
Mild
Dec
21°
13°
Mild

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the American model has been the most accurate forecast for Nelson, scoring 90/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the German at 85. See the full NZ accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Nelson in November?
Nelson averages a daytime high of 17°C in November, with overnight lows around 10°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is November a good time to visit Nelson?
The most comfortable time to visit Nelson is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Nelson in November?
The wettest month in Nelson is usually October. Across the year the city sees roughly 1170 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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