Nelson weather in October
Long-run climate averages for Nelson, New Zealand in October, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In October, Nelson averages 17°C by day and 9°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.
October in Nelson averages a daytime high of 17°C and an overnight low of 9°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Nelson sees roughly 1318 mm of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Nelson forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Nelson weather by month
what to expect in Nelson through the yearHere is Nelson's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Nelson by season.
Bottom line: over the last 30 days the German model has been the most accurate forecast for Nelson, scoring 89/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the European at 86. See the full NZ accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.
Common questions
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Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .