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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 July rain is behind you.

Gisborne is warmest in January (highs near 23°C) and coldest in July (lows around 6°C), with roughly 1144 mm of precipitation across the year and July 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, 1991-2020 averages

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
23°
17°
Warm
Feb
23°
15°
Warm
Mar
22°
14°
Warm
Apr
19°
12°
Mild
May
16°
10°
Mild
Jun
13°
8°
Cool
Jul
14°
6°
Cool
Wettest
Aug
14°
6°
Cool
Sep
16°
7°
Mild
Oct
17°
9°
Mild
Nov
19°
12°
Mild
Dec
22°
14°
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 July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Gisborne?
January 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 July, out of roughly 1144 mm of precipitation across the year.

Gisborne month by month