Nelson weather in July

Nelson, New Zealand
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July in Nelson: cool, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 11 rainy days.

#12 of 12 months in Nelson · #677 of 897 destinations to visit in July · comfort 66/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Nelson climate normals — July

Daytime high12°C / 54°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low6°C / 43°F
Rainfall162 mm / 6.4 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days11 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point6°C / 43°F
Sunshine6.6 h/day
Daylight9.5 h
Wind17 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)18🍃 good

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

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Nelson in July — FAQ

Is July a good time to visit Nelson?
July in Nelson: cool, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 11 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Nelson on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
What is the weather like in Nelson in July?
In July, Nelson averages a daily high of 12.2°C and a low of 6.1°C, with about 161.7 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Nelson in July?
Nelson has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 18 in July.

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