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Nelson, New Zealand

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Nelson, a city of gardens and gorgeous sunsets, looks out over Nelson Haven and across the broad curve of Tasman Bay to the tall Tasman Mountains. The most prominent building in town is Christ Church Cathedral, which dominates the central city area. Also worth a visit is the Suter Art Gallery. Nelson has many preserved buildings, including a magnificently restored two-story cob house. There are many places of natural beauty around the city, including good swimming beaches.

Language: English
Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD)

Nelson, New Zealand Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 74 73 70 66 60 56 54 56 63 64 68 71
Low 54 54 51 48 42 39 37 38 42 43 48 52
Average 64 63 60 57 51 47 45 47 52 53 58 61
Temperature (Celsius)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 23 23 21 19 16 13 12 13 17 18 20 22
Low 12 12 11 9 6 4 3 3 6 6 9 11
Average 18 17 16 14 11 8 7 8 11 12 14 16
Precipitation
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Inches 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 3
Centimeters 8 8 8 8 8 10 8 8 8 10 8 8
Precipitation Days
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Days 7 7 11 11 11 9 9 9 9 9 8 7