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Northern South Island
Nelson, Blenheim
As much of this climate zone is sheltered by high country to the west, south and in some areas to the east, it is the sunniest region of New Zealand. Warm, dry and settled weather predominates during summer. Winter days often start with a frost, but are usually mild overall. Typical summer daytime maximum air temperatures range from 20°C to 26°C, but occasionally rise above 30°C. Late winter and early spring is normally the most unsettled time of the year.

Northern South Island

Nelson, Blenheim

As much of this climate zone is sheltered by high country to the west, south and in some areas to the east, it is the sunniest region of New Zealand. Warm, dry and settled weather predominates during summer. Winter days often start with a frost, but are usually mild overall. Typical summer daytime maximum air temperatures range from 20°C to 26°C, but occasionally rise above 30°C. Late winter and early spring is normally the most unsettled time of the year. Typical winter daytime maximum air temperatures range from 10°C to 15°C. Annual hours of sunshine average at least 2300 hours. Northnortheast winds prevail in Nelson, while southwesterlies prevail about Blenheim. Nelson has less wind than many other urban centres and its temperatures are often moderated by sea breezes. High temperatures are frequent in Blenheim and may be accompanied by foehn winds from the northwest.

Average Rainfall and Temperature

Nelson

Blenheim

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