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The best time to visit Gisborne

Month-by-month climate averages for Gisborne, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Gisborne is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.

Gisborne is warmest in February (highs near 23°C) and coldest in July (lows around 6°C), with roughly 1638 mm of precipitation across the year and June the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Gisborne forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Gisborne weather by month

what to expect in Gisborne through the year

Here is Gisborne's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Gisborne by season.

Jan
22°
16°
Warm
Feb
23°
15°
Warm
Mar
21°
13°
Mild
Apr
19°
12°
Mild
May
16°
10°
Mild
Jun
14°
Cool
Wettest
Jul
14°
Cool
Aug
14°
Cool
Sep
17°
Mild
Oct
18°
10°
Mild
Nov
19°
12°
Mild
Dec
23°
15°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Gisborne?
The most comfortable time to visit Gisborne is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Gisborne?
February is the warmest month in Gisborne, averaging highs near 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Gisborne?
July is the coldest month in Gisborne, with lows around 6°C.
When is the rainy season in Gisborne?
The wettest month in Gisborne is usually June, out of roughly 1638 mm of precipitation across the year.

Gisborne month by month