Nelson weather in April

Nelson, New Zealand
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April in Nelson: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Nelson · #386 of 897 destinations to visit in April · comfort 82/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Nelson climate normals — April

Daytime high18°C / 64°F😎 nice
Nighttime low11°C / 51°F
Rainfall96 mm / 3.8 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days10 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point12°C / 53°F
Sunshine8.8 h/day
Daylight11 h
Wind15 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)16🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Nelson in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Nelson?
April in Nelson: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Nelson on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
What is the weather like in Nelson in April?
In April, Nelson averages a daily high of 17.7°C and a low of 10.8°C, with about 96.1 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Nelson in April?
Nelson has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 16 in April.

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