Gisborne Weather Forecast
Gisborne weather: 57°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 57°F (14°C) in Gisborne with overcast. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 45°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Gisborne is February, March, April, October and November. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. December is the warmest month with average highs near 74°F, while July 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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 60°F is 5°F below the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Gisborne today at 8.8/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Gisborne right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:02 PM, Oct 3 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Gisborne
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 60° / 45° | 100% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 51° / 48° | 100% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 43° | 26% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 40° | 20% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 40° | 32% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 50° | 63% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 53° | 72% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 53° | 59% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 50° | 33% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 55° | 40% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 64° / 49° | 16% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 49° | 24% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65° / 52° | 37% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65° / 48° | 37% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 70° / 55° | 25% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 41° | 29% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 5 |
Climate in Gisborne month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71° | 59° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 73° | 59° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 69° | 55° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 67° | 54° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 61° | 48° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 59° | 47° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 56° | 44° | 4,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 57° | 45° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 62° | 47° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 65° | 51° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 69° | 55° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 74° | 59° | 6,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Gisborne
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Air quality and pollen in Gisborne
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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 August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 57°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 79% and wind is 12 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 August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Gisborne in?
Gisborne observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 3:02 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
