What’s the climate like in Gisborne?
The current climate of Gisborne features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 25°C during the day to lows of 15°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Gisborne in recent years was 35°C in January 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in July 2015.
On average, Gisborne receives 1055 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Gisborne?
The best time to visit Gisborne for sunny weather is January through May and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Gisborne. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Gisborne
The climate table of Gisborne shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 25 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 73 | 100 | 90 | 90 | 74 | 131 | 85 | 71 | 115 | 61 | 97 | 68 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 15°C in July and August
- Precipitation: 1055 mm per year, averaging 88 mm per month
- Driest months: 61 mm in October, 68 mm in December and 71 mm in August
- Wettest months: 131 mm in June, 115 mm in September and 100 mm in February
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Average Temperature per Month in Gisborne
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Gisborne, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Gisborne
This graph shows how much precipitation Gisborne, New Zealand, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Gisborne
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Gisborne, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Gisborne
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Gisborne, New Zealand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Gisborne
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Gisborne, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Gisborne by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gisborne. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
