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Exploring Dovedale

The tucked away city of Dovedale is known for its spas, wineries and ocean views. Popular attractions in and around Dovedale include:

• Mapua Wharf
• Greenacres Golf Course
• Richmond Mall
• Tahunanui Beach Reserve
• World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
• Natureland Zoo
• Nelson College

When making plans for your trip to Dovedale, you can also use ebookers to search for a convenient flight to Nelson (NSN) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to identify one that'll work best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Dovedale?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Dovedale, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Dovedale are typically January and February, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are May and August, whereas January and November have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 22°C and at night it is 11°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 300 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 453 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 14°C and the night-time average is 4°C. Average precipitation for this season is 424 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 20°C and 7°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 365 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Dovedale is 1542 mm.