In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nelson ranges from 70.0 - 80.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nelson when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nelson, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 7.0 C).

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Wed 21/10

08:55-12:20

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00:00-22:00

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$742

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06:10-20:45

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00:00-22:00

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06:00-17:10

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13:40-17:10

2 stops25h 30m

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15:00-11:10

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$1,339

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CBR Canberra - NSN Nelson

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Canberra

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15:40-16:55

2 stops23h 15m

Nelson

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$1,400

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CBR Canberra - NSN Nelson

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Thu 12/11

09:35-12:40

3 stops25h 05m

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16:20-11:10

3 stops20h 50m

$1,485

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