Swimming in Nelson in january 2025: Average sea temperature in january and tide times in january 2025

Average sea temperature in Nelson in january 2025.

In january, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Nelson is:

Minimum: 60°F

Average: 64°F

Maximum: 67°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in january:

  • Outside temperature: 55°F to 72°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 7.5mph
  • It rains a total of 3.8in, over 4 day(s).

Should we swim in Nelson in january?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Nelson in january is cool

Swimming in january on the beaches of Nelson is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 67°F, it can also be as low as 60°F! Note that the average is 64°F.

Note also that in january, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 63°F, 3.8in of precipitation (over 4 days) and 85.54 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Nelson in january

January
Average sea temperature 64°F
Minimum sea temperature 60°F
Maximum sea temperature 67°F
Average outside temperature 63°F
Maximum outside temperature 72°F
Minimum outside temperature 56°F
Wind speed 10.6mph
Wind temperature 54°F
Precipitation 3.8in
Number of days of rain 4 jour(s)
(12%)
Humidity 86%
Visibility in kilometers 9.33km
Cloud cover 28%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in january 2025

Tide times in january 2025 in Nelson

Swim elsewhere in New Zealand in january

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Auckland in january69°F73°Fcool swimming
Christchurch in january61°F65°Fcold swimming
Dunedin in january56°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Wellington in january62°F65°Fcold swimming
Tauranga in january68°F72°Fcool swimming
Akaroa in january61°F65°Fcold swimming
Cathedral Cove in january69°F73°Fcool swimming
Invercargill in january58°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Napier in january67°F71°Fcool swimming
Stewart Island in january58°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Waiheke Island in january69°F74°Fcool swimming
Blenheim in january63°F66°Fcold swimming
Greymouth in january64°F69°Fcool swimming
New Plymouth in january66°F71°Fcool swimming
Picton in january63°F66°Fcold swimming
Timaru in january61°F66°Fcold swimming

Swim in New Zealand in january: sea temperature by city

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