Region in New Zealand

Gisborne Weather Forecast

Gisborne weather: 60°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 60°F now🕔 10:00 AM local📅 Best: February, March, April, October and November👥 52.000

7-day forecast for Gisborne

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Thu, Oct 1⛅ Partly cloudy68° / 49°0%17 mph6
Fri, Oct 2⛅ Partly cloudy67° / 49°0%20 mph7
Sat, Oct 3🌧️ Heavy drizzle60° / 46°86% · 0,1 in17 mph6
Sun, Oct 4🌦️ Light drizzle53° / 48°35% · 0,0 in14 mph7
Mon, Oct 5☁️ Overcast55° / 38°2%8 mph7
Tue, Oct 6☁️ Overcast60° / 43°6%12 mph7
Wed, Oct 7☁️ Overcast64° / 47°9%14 mph7

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

🌧️ 60° / 46°

Heavy drizzle · 86% rain · wind 17 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

🌦️ 53° / 48°

Light drizzle · 35% rain · wind 14 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.1
Outdoors8.6
Beach day7.4
Swimming7.2
Hiking9.1
Running9.1
Cycling8.7
Camping8.8
Fishing7.4
Photography8.8
Stargazing10
Family time8.6
Driving8.7
Flying out8.6

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 60°F (15°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 70% and wind is 17 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 10:00 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 October 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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