Nelson weather in September
Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Poor
Best time to visit: January – February
What is the weather like in Nelson in September?
In September, Nelson is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nelson.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Day | 12° | 14° | 15° |
| Night | 5° | 7° | 8° |
| Sea | 12° | 13° | 14° |
| Sun | 5 h | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 11 | 12 | 14 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 11 h 45 min06:30 – 18:15
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %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 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %43 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in September
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Nelson in September: quick answers
Is Nelson hot in September?
No. In September, Nelson is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C and nights drop to about 7 °C.
Can you swim in Nelson in September?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in September the sea averages just 12.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Nelson in September?
Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 114 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