Nelson rain today
Some light rain possible from about 13:00 (about 1.3 mm).
Friday 23 October
Next 24 hours
Nelson weather forecast in words
Today: Light rain in Nelson today and cool, with a high of 10°C and strong winds (up to 39 km/h). It is 10°C right now and feels like 10°C, with humidity at 92%. Expect a little light rain (about 1 mm) for the rest of the day.
Tonight: Partly cloudy tonight with a low around 5°C. There may be a little light rain (about 0.5 mm) overnight.
Tomorrow: Rain tomorrow, 3° warmer than today, with temperatures between 5°C and 13°C. Expect some rain (around 20.8 mm) through the day. Humidity averages 87%.
This week: Over the next seven days Nelson will see highs of 7–14°C and lows of 5–8°C. The warmest day looks like Monday (14°C) and the coolest night Friday (5°C). Rain is likely on most days, heaviest on Saturday (about 21 mm).
7-day forecast
Current rain period (Male): Chitra
Chitra – 10 Oct to 24 Oct
Rain in Nelson during this period, from our forecast: 1 mm over the next 1 days.
Next: Swati from 24 Oct
In the traditional calendar the rain periods (Male) are named after the nakshatra the Sun is passing through, such as Mrigashira or Ardra. This is a cultural calendar, not a forecast; the rain amounts come from our weather forecast.
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Questions about Nelson weather
Will it rain in Nelson today?
Yes, rain is likely in Nelson from about 13:00 local time, with around 1.3 mm expected over the next 24 hours.
What is the temperature in Nelson right now?
It is 10°C in Nelson as of 11:50 local time and feels like 10°C. Today's high is 10°C and the low is 5°C.
What is the weather forecast for Nelson tomorrow?
Rain with a high of 13°C and a low of 5°C. About 20.8 mm of rain is expected. Winds up to 46 km/h.
Do I need an umbrella in Nelson this week?
Yes. Rain is expected on 7 of the next 10 days, with about 65 mm in total.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nelson today?
Sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset is at 17:55 local time.
Is it windy in Nelson today?
The wind is 13 km/h from the W with gusts up to 17 km/h, which is a light breeze.