Region in New Zealand

Gisborne Weather Forecast

Gisborne weather: 50°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 50°F now🕔 3:41 AM local📅 Best: February, March, April, October and November👥 52.000

Summary

Gisborne is a region in New Zealand. Gisborne is a region of New Zealand. It has a population of about 52.000.

Right now it is 50°F (10°C) in Gisborne with clear. It feels like 43°F. Today runs from 42°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Gisborne is February, March, April, October and November. The climate is temperate. June, July and December tend to be the least comfortable months. December is the warmest month with average highs near 74°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 44°F.

The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 210 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Taupo, North Island, Hobbiton Movie Set and Tongariro National Park.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 63°F is 7.4°F above the 56°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Gisborne today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Active alerts for Gisborne

⚠️Sun, Aug 23: damaging gusts to 42 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Weather in Gisborne right now

🌙
50°F
Clear · feels like 43°F
Humidity74%
Wind13 mph NW
Gusts23 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover1%
Pressure1022 hPa
VisibilityModerate · 4 mi
Air quality22 · Good
Sunrise6:44 AM
Sunset5:36 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 72%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:41 AM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Sun, Aug 23: damaging gusts to 42 mph.

See the Gisborne forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

9 PM🌙50°0%13 mph
10 PM🌙50°0%14 mph
11 PM🌙49°0%15 mph
12 AM🌙50°0%17 mph
1 AM🌙50°0%17 mph
2 AM🌙49°0%13 mph
3 AM🌙49°0%14 mph
4 AM☁️49°0%15 mph
5 AM🌙49°0%18 mph
6 AM🌙51°0%18 mph
7 AM51°0%16 mph
8 AM☁️53°0%17 mph
9 AM☁️54°0%17 mph
10 AM☁️56°2%21 mph
11 AM☁️57°4%22 mph
12 PM☁️59°6%22 mph
1 PM☁️60°6%21 mph
2 PM☁️59°5%21 mph
3 PM☁️60°6%18 mph
4 PM☁️58°10%18 mph
5 PM59°14%20 mph
6 PM58°16%16 mph
7 PM🌙57°12%14 mph
8 PM🌙54°5%12 mph

16-day forecast for Gisborne

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22🌤️ Mainly clear63° / 42°0%15 mph4
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast60° / 49°16%22 mph4
Mon, Aug 24🌤️ Mainly clear60° / 45°0%13 mph5
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast64° / 43°0%12 mph5
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast65° / 45°0%12 mph5
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light drizzle66° / 50°4% · 0,0 in13 mph4
Fri, Aug 28☁️ Overcast64° / 47°14%13 mph4
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Light drizzle64° / 51°27% · 0,0 in17 mph2
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast61° / 49°22%17 mph4
Mon, Aug 31🌤️ Mainly clear64° / 47°18%13 mph5
Tue, Sep 1☁️ Overcast67° / 44°14%18 mph5
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast65° / 53°14%19 mph4
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Light drizzle56° / 45°18% · 0,0 in9 mph1
Fri, Sep 4🌤️ Mainly clear64° / 47°18%15 mph3
Sat, Sep 5🌤️ Mainly clear65° / 50°19%12 mph5
Sun, Sep 6☁️ Overcast64° / 46°16% · 0,0 in11 mph3

Climate in Gisborne month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January71°59°5,6 in★★★★
February73°59°2,6 in★★★★
March69°55°3,5 in★★★★
April67°54°3,0 in★★★★
May61°48°2,8 in★★★★
June58°47°6,5 in★★★☆☆
July56°44°4,7 in★★★☆☆
August56°44°2,3 in★★★☆☆
September62°47°4,1 in★★★☆☆
October65°51°3,5 in★★★★
November69°55°4,1 in★★★★
December74°59°6,9 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Gisborne

22
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.53.1 µg/m³
PM104.9 µg/m³
Ozone53 µg/m³
NO₂0.7 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:44 AM
Sunset5:36 PM
Daylight10h 52m
Solar noon12:10 PM
Golden hour (am)6:44 AM - 7:44 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:36 PM - 5:36 PM
Blue hour (am)6:14 AM - 6:44 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:36 PM - 6:06 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 72%
Moonrise12:25 PM
Moonset3:35 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Gisborne

Go in February, March, April, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: June, July and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★☆☆
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gisborne?

Gisborne is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -38.6623, 178.0176. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Gisborne right now?

It is currently 50°F (10°C) with clear. Humidity is 74% and wind is 13 mph.

When is the best time to visit Gisborne?

February, March, April, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Gisborne, which has a temperate climate. June, July and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Gisborne in?

Gisborne observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 3:41 AM.

How many people live in Gisborne?

Gisborne has a population of approximately 52.000.

What is the nearest airport to Gisborne?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 210 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Gisborne?

Popular options include Lake Taupo, North Island, Hobbiton Movie Set, Tongariro National Park and Piha Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 3:41 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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