Gisborne

What is the climate like in Gisborne?

The best time to visit Gisborne is typically October – May, with trip comfort peaking in January (7.1/10). Gisborne is warmest in February, when daily highs average 74°F (23°C), and coolest in August, when lows fall to about 47°F (8°C). The wettest month is typically June and the driest is May; the year sees roughly 40 in (1014 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitOctober – May — comfort peaks in January (7.1/10)
• Warmest monthFebruary — average high 74°F (23°C)
• Coolest monthAugust — average low 47°F (8°C)
• Wettest monthJune (4.5 in (115 mm))
• Driest monthMay (2.6 in (66 mm))
• Annual precipitation40 in (1014 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromGisborne Aerodrome, 2 km away (1962-2025)