Nelson weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Fair
Best time to visit: January – February
What is the weather like in Nelson in February?
In February, Nelson is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Nelson.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 47 | 52 | 35 |
| Day | 21° | 21° | 19° |
| Night | 13° | 14° | 12° |
| Sea | 19° | 20° | 19° |
| Sun | 8 h | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 10 | 8 | 8 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 13 h 42 min06:50 – 20:32
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+13Pacific/Auckland
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %32 %
- Seaweight 25 %40 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %74 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in February
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Nelson in February: quick answers
Is Nelson hot in February?
No. In February, Nelson is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Nelson in February?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in February the sea averages just 19.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Nelson in February?
Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 80 mm.
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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