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Gisborne Weather Forecast

Gisborne weather: 69°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 69°F now🕔 6:17 PM local📅 Best: February, March, April, October and November👥 52.000

Will it rain in Gisborne?

Yes - rain is likely in Gisborne today.

A 84% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Over the next 7 days, about 0,3 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Tue.

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 34% of a normal October week (0,3 in against 0,8 in).

16-day forecast for Gisborne

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Tue, Oct 27🌧️ Showers69° / 54°84% · 0,2 in26 mph4
Wed, Oct 28🌦️ Light drizzle66° / 46°34% · 0,0 in16 mph8
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast70° / 51°7%23 mph8
Fri, Oct 30⛅ Partly cloudy67° / 50°6%25 mph8
Sat, Oct 31🌦️ Drizzle57° / 45°22% · 0,1 in15 mph4
Sun, Nov 1☁️ Overcast68° / 45°4%15 mph8
Mon, Nov 2☁️ Overcast68° / 49°2%12 mph7
Tue, Nov 3☁️ Overcast71° / 52°27%13 mph8
Wed, Nov 4🌦️ Light drizzle67° / 52°47% · 0,0 in10 mph7
Thu, Nov 5🌦️ Light drizzle70° / 59°33% · 0,0 in16 mph5
Fri, Nov 6🌦️ Drizzle73° / 59°36% · 0,2 in18 mph8
Sat, Nov 7🌧️ Showers68° / 56°35% · 0,8 in11 mph8
Sun, Nov 8🌦️ Light drizzle63° / 52°29% · 0,0 in12 mph8
Mon, Nov 9🌦️ Drizzle62° / 57°20% · 0,3 in17 mph8
Tue, Nov 10🌦️ Light drizzle75° / 58°25% · 0,1 in13 mph4
Wed, Nov 11🌦️ Drizzle64° / 49°33% · 0,2 in8 mph5

What this means for Gisborne

Compared with normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 69°F is 4.1°F above the 65°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 84% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Travel and driving

Gusts to 47 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 48°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 57°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 47 mph.
  • 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 69°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 65% and wind is 20 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 6:17 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 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 27, 2026 at 6:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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