Gisborne Weather Forecast
Gisborne weather: 55°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Gisborne
No snow is in the current forecast window for Gisborne.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Gisborne
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 48° | 56% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 52° | 6% | 22 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 50° | 25% · 0,0 in | 24 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 46° | 10% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 46° | 0% | 17 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 52° | 0% | 18 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 58° | 9% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 56° | 51% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 58° | 33% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 60° | 37% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 56° | 39% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 58° | 23% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 59° | 25% · 0,1 in | 25 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 52° | 27% · 0,1 in | 27 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 50° | 26% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 69° / 47° | 26% | 10 mph | 8 |
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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 59°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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 55°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 67% and wind is 14 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 12:55 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 29, 2026 at 12:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
