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Nelson — VanSky 72 (Comfortable)

Regional capital · Nelson Region, New Zealand

10° Clear
VanSky
72
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 6 of 7 Best window: Su–Tu Worse later this week
Feels like
8°C
Wind
23 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
70%
UV
—
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06:35 / 18:11

VanSky index for Nelson, New Zealand — 72 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Nelson, New Zealand — VanSky 72 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #9 of 106 cities in the country (as of 10 September 2026). Temperature 15°C, wind 23 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
72
7°C
Night temperature
Solar
40
1.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
100
23 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 35)
Condensation
Medium
70%
Humidity level • Dew point 4.7°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
35 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
14 AQI
PM2.5: 2.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
11.09
day
15°
night
7°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Sa
12.09
day
15°
night
11°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 77
comfort
Su
13.09
day
17°
night
10°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Mo
14.09
day
14°
night
10°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 84
comfort
Tu
15.09
day
14°
night
10°
solar
2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 86
comfort
We
16.09
day
14°
night
11°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 77
comfort
Th
17.09
day
13°
night
8°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 55
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.6h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 35.3 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

14
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
14
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
2.7
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in New Zealand

Nelson ranks 76 of 106 cities. Country average VanSky — 72.

Best
1
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88 2
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88 3
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85 4
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83 5
Havelock North
83
Harshest
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45
Stokes Valley
45
Dunedin
45
Mosgiel
45
Gore
45
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Nelson?
The weekly VanSky index for Nelson is 72 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Nelson?
Solar panel output data for Nelson is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Nelson?
The index for Nelson is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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