Nelson Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
Grey Sky Settles Over the Town
Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Warmest Thursday at 11° · coldest night Monday at -2°
The short of it: Nelson weather on Saturday, 7 November 2026: local time, 8 °C (47 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 6 °C (42 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (47 °F), low 2 °C (35 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 3.5 mm (0.14 in). Notices: glass falling fast. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 12:45 local time.
NELSON, Saturday. — Those stepping out in Nelson this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 8°, the night near 2°. Count it a gift: 4° above the November average of 4° for these parts. Winds are light from the S, gusting to 14 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.
Of the 7 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 11°, while Monday night will be the coldest at -2°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 36 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.
By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Nelson runs from -2° at night to 4° by day, with some 124 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 26°, January the coldest at -6°, and November the wettest with 124 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are July and August.
The sun is up 9 h 30 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 1,374 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Partly cloudy | 8° | 5° | 2 km/h | – |
| 1 PM | Overcast | 8° | 6° | 3 km/h | – |
| 2 PM | Overcast | 8° | 6° | 3 km/h | – |
| 3 PM | Overcast | 8° | 5° | 3 km/h | – |
| 4 PM | Overcast | 7° | 4° | 4 km/h | – |
| 5 PM | Overcast | 6° | 3° | 5 km/h | – |
| 6 PM | Overcast | 6° | 3° | 5 km/h | – |
| 7 PM | Overcast | 6° | 3° | 5 km/h | – |
| 8 PM | Partly cloudy | 6° | 3° | 6 km/h | – |
| 9 PM | Overcast | 5° | 2° | 6 km/h | – |
| 10 PM | Overcast | 6° | 2° | 6 km/h | – |
| 11 PM | Overcast | 6° | 3° | 6 km/h | – |
| 12 AM | Overcast | 7° | 4° | 6 km/h | – |
| 1 AM | Overcast | 8° | 5° | 8 km/h | – |
| 2 AM | Light rain | 8° | 4° | 10 km/h | 0.6 mm |
| 3 AM | Light rain | 6° | 2° | 12 km/h | 2.4 mm |
| 4 AM | Light rain | 6° | 3° | 6 km/h | 0.4 mm |
| 5 AM | Partly cloudy | 5° | 1° | 9 km/h | 0.1 mm |
| 6 AM | Partly cloudy | 5° | 1° | 10 km/h | – |
| 7 AM | Partly cloudy | 4° | 0° | 8 km/h | – |
| 8 AM | Partly cloudy | 4° | 0° | 9 km/h | – |
| 9 AM | Overcast | 4° | 0° | 8 km/h | – |
| 10 AM | Overcast | 5° | 1° | 8 km/h | – |
| 11 AM | Overcast | 5° | 1° | 7 km/h | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 7): overcast, high 8°, low 2°, dry, gusts to 22 km/h. Sun up 6:47 AM, down 4:17 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Sunday (Nov 8): snow showers, high 8°, low 0°, 4.5 mm of rain, gusts to 44 km/h. Sun up 6:49 AM, down 4:15 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.
Monday (Nov 9): light rain, high 4°, low -2°, 4.1 mm of rain, gusts to 18 km/h. Sun up 6:50 AM, down 4:14 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.
Tuesday (Nov 10): light rain, high 6°, low 2°, 10 mm of rain, gusts to 17 km/h. Sun up 6:52 AM, down 4:12 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.
Wednesday (Nov 11): light rain, high 11°, low 4°, 4.1 mm of rain, gusts to 19 km/h. Sun up 6:54 AM, down 4:11 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.
Thursday (Nov 12): overcast, high 11°, low 4°, dry, gusts to 20 km/h. Sun up 6:55 AM, down 4:10 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Friday (Nov 13): light showers, high 7°, low 5°, 13 mm of rain, gusts to 33 km/h. Sun up 6:57 AM, down 4:08 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.