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Glenelg
Glenelg
Victoria, Australia

Nelson

Nelson is a locality in Victoria, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 191 (2021). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now14°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population191
Local time17:17
38.05° S, 141.02° EElevation 13 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code3292
The year in Nelsonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec51October
October: high / low15° / 11°
Rain this month68mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Nelson at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in February

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJune

118 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

25 mm of rain

Warmest sea18°C

February

Monuments nearby3+

within 74 km

Weather in Nelson

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
14°C

Cloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 58%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct13°9°1.5 mm
Tue27 Oct14°7°2.9 mm
Wed28 Oct15°11°2.6 mm
Thu29 Oct16°10°
Fri30 Oct21°9°
Sat31 Oct20°13°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov16°13°8.7 mm
Mon2 Nov15°11°0.9 mm
Tue3 Nov13°9°1 mm
Wed4 Nov16°9°3.9 mm

When to go to Nelson

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score838781705739363945516779
High20°20°19°17°15°14°13°13°14°15°17°18°
Low15°15°15°13°12°10°10°10°10°11°12°14°
Rain (mm)342544588111812212284684848
Wet days7579111614151313108
Sea17°18°17°16°16°16°15°14°14°14°15°16°

What's on in Nelson

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Nelson

All monuments

Nature around Nelson

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Nelson

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Nelson

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 2 · 0 km

Fossils in Australia
Quaternary · 1Neogene · 1

Formations around the town

Sandford Limestone · 1

Towns and villages around Nelson

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

3292

Places near Nelson

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nelson?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Nelson.
What is the hottest month in Nelson?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Nelson?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nelson?
June is the wettest month with about 118 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Nelson?
The sea is warmest in February at about 18°C and coolest in September at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Nelson?
The postal code of Nelson is 3292.