Gisborne

What is the climate like in Gisborne?

The best time to visit Gisborne is typically December – April, with trip comfort peaking in February (8.2/10). Gisborne is warmest in January, when daily highs average 78°F (25°C), and coolest in July, when lows fall to about 40°F (5°C). The wettest month is typically October and the driest is February; the year sees roughly 27 in (691 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitDecember – April — comfort peaks in February (8.2/10)
• Warmest monthJanuary — average high 78°F (25°C)
• Coolest monthJuly — average low 40°F (5°C)
• Wettest monthOctober (3.2 in (82 mm))
• Driest monthFebruary (1.1 in (29 mm))
• Annual precipitation27 in (691 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromMelbourne Airport, 29 km away (1970-2026)