Nelson weather in November
Temperature, sea and sunshine in November: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in November
Poor
Best time to visit: January – February
What is the weather like in Nelson in November?
In November, Nelson is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nelson.
November compared
How the weather changes from October to December. Tap a month to open it.
| OctoberOct | NovemberNov | DecemberDec | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 18 | 23 | 28 |
| Day | 15° | 17° | 19° |
| Night | 8° | 10° | 12° |
| Sea | 14° | 16° | 18° |
| Sun | 7 h | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 14 | 12 | 13 |
More details for November
- Daylight
- 14 h 25 min05:59 – 20:24
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+13Pacific/Auckland
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %42 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in November
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Nelson in November: quick answers
Is Nelson hot in November?
No. In November, Nelson is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C and nights drop to about 10 °C.
Can you swim in Nelson in November?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in November the sea averages just 16.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Nelson in November?
Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 110 mm in total.
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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