Nelson Weather

New Zealand, Oceania

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Nelson

New Zealand, New Zealand

Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 12:05

14°

Light rain

Feels like 13°C

Humidity

96%

Wind

19.8 km/h NNE

Visibility

9 km

Pressure

1017 mb

Weather Alerts (3)

rainModerate

Expect 300 to 400 mm of rain. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Low.

Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.

Richmond and Bryant Ranges, including the Rai Valley

Weather Forecast for Nelson

15°/ 10°

Heavy rain

Updated now

Rain Chance

97%

Humidity

95%

Max Wind

28 km/h

Avg Temp

14°C

Sunrise

07:42 AM

Sunset

05:06 PM

Hourly Breakdown

Morning (6AM - 12PM)

14°C100%

06:00 am

13°

07:00 am

14°

08:00 am

14°

09:00 am

14°

10:00 am

14°

11:00 am

14°

Afternoon (12PM - 6PM)

15°C100%

12:00 pm

14°

01:00 pm

15°

02:00 pm

15°

03:00 pm

15°

04:00 pm

15°

05:00 pm

15°

Evening (6PM - 12AM)

15°C100%

06:00 pm

15°

07:00 pm

15°

08:00 pm

15°

09:00 pm

15°

10:00 pm

15°

11:00 pm

15°

Night (12AM - 6AM)

11°C100%

12:00 am

10°

01:00 am

10°

02:00 am

11°

03:00 am

12°

04:00 am

12°

05:00 am

13°

Hourly Forecast

Extended Forecast

Today

Heavy rain

97%

28 km/h

15°10°

Mon, 01 Jun

Heavy rain

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About Nelson Weather

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