Currently, the most affordable month to book a West Coast Air flight from Palmerston North to Nelson in August, with an average price of $151. Conversely, traveling with West Coast Air from Palmerston North to Nelson in September will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $348. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nelson ranges from 70.0 - 80.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nelson when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nelson, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 7.0 C).