Nelson Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
A Clear Night Under the Stars
Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Warmest Tuesday at 13° · coldest night Friday at -2°
The short of it: Nelson weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 2 °C (36 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -0 °C (32 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (46 °F), low 1 °C (35 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: fog advisory, frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 19:45 local time.
NELSON, Wednesday. — Nelson may look for an overcast sky this day, with the mercury climbing to about 8° before sinking to 1° by night. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 9°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the W, gusting to 3 km/h, and the glass holds steady.
Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Tuesday the pick at about 13°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -2°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 33 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 4° at night to 9° by day, with some 136 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 19°, January the coldest at 1°, and December the wettest with 148 mm. The best months to ride in are July and August.
The sun is up 8 h 48 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 176 m above the sea.
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 | Clear sky | 3° | 0° | 2 km/h | – |
| 8 PM | Clear sky | 2° | 0° | 1 km/h | – |
| 9 PM | Clear sky | 2° | 0° | 1 km/h | – |
| 10 PM | Clear sky | 2° | -1° | 1 km/h | – |
| 11 PM | Clear sky | 1° | -1° | 1 km/h | – |
| 12 AM | Mostly clear | 1° | -1° | 1 km/h | – |
| 1 AM | Fog | 0° | -2° | 1 km/h | – |
| 2 AM | Fog | 0° | -3° | 2 km/h | – |
| 3 AM | Fog | -1° | -4° | 2 km/h | – |
| 4 AM | Partly cloudy | -1° | -4° | 3 km/h | – |
| 5 AM | Mostly clear | 0° | -3° | 2 km/h | – |
| 6 AM | Clear sky | 0° | -3° | 2 km/h | – |
| 7 AM | Clear sky | -1° | -4° | 2 km/h | – |
| 8 AM | Clear sky | -1° | -4° | 3 km/h | – |
| 9 AM | Clear sky | 0° | -3° | 3 km/h | – |
| 10 AM | Clear sky | 2° | -1° | 3 km/h | – |
| 11 AM | Clear sky | 4° | 0° | 5 km/h | – |
| 12 PM | Clear sky | 4° | 0° | 7 km/h | – |
| 1 PM | Clear sky | 5° | 0° | 9 km/h | – |
| 2 PM | Clear sky | 5° | 1° | 10 km/h | – |
| 3 PM | Clear sky | 5° | 0° | 9 km/h | – |
| 4 PM | Clear sky | 3° | 0° | 7 km/h | – |
| 5 PM | Clear sky | 2° | -1° | 4 km/h | – |
| 6 PM | Clear sky | 1° | -2° | 4 km/h | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 11): overcast, high 8°, low 1°, dry, gusts to 17 km/h. Sun up 7:28 AM, down 4:16 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Thursday (Nov 12): fog, high 5°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 17 km/h. Sun up 7:30 AM, down 4:15 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.
Friday (Nov 13): overcast, high 5°, low -2°, dry, gusts to 11 km/h. Sun up 7:32 AM, down 4:13 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Saturday (Nov 14): overcast, high 6°, low 3°, dry, gusts to 17 km/h. Sun up 7:34 AM, down 4:11 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Sunday (Nov 15): light showers, high 8°, low 4°, 5.3 mm of rain, gusts to 30 km/h. Sun up 7:36 AM, down 4:10 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.
Monday (Nov 16): light showers, high 8°, low 4°, 1.0 mm of rain, gusts to 28 km/h. Sun up 7:38 AM, down 4:08 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.
Tuesday (Nov 17): light showers, high 13°, low 5°, 27 mm of rain, gusts to 40 km/h. Sun up 7:39 AM, down 4:07 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 1°8° | dry | 17 km/h | 8 h 48 min | |
| Thursday | -1°5° | dry | 17 km/h | 8 h 45 min | |
| Friday | -2°5° | dry | 11 km/h | 8 h 41 min | |
| Saturday | 3°6° | dry | 17 km/h | 8 h 37 min | |
| Sunday | 4°8° | 5.3 mm | 30 km/h | 8 h 34 min | |
| Monday | 4°8° | 1.0 mm | 28 km/h | 8 h 30 min | |
| Tuesday | 5°13° | 27 mm | 40 km/h | 8 h 28 min |
Warmest: Tuesday at 13°. Wettest: Tuesday, 27 mm. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 40 km/h.