Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
February verdict
Nelson (New Zealand), New Zealand in February
Weather score56Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 77mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
77mm
Sun
7.9h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
56
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 77mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nelson (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February22°C average high
February is one of Nelson (New Zealand)'s warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February77mm average rain
February is one of Nelson (New Zealand)'s driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February7.9 hours average sun
February is brighter than Nelson (New Zealand)'s yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
February20°C average sea
February is one of Nelson (New Zealand)'s warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February56 weather score
February is one of Nelson (New Zealand)'s best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.