Nelson weather in April
Temperature, sea and sunshine in April: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in April
Poor
Best time to visit: January – February
What is the weather like in Nelson in April?
In April, Nelson is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nelson.
April compared
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More details for April
- Daylight
- 11 h 2 min06:56 – 17:58
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+12Pacific/Auckland
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %4 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %61 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in April
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Nelson in April: quick answers
Is Nelson hot in April?
No. In April, Nelson is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C and nights drop to about 10 °C.
Can you swim in Nelson in April?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in April the sea averages just 17.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Nelson in April?
Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 118 mm in total.
Nelson month by month
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences