Region in New Zealand

Gisborne Weather Forecast

Gisborne weather: 72°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 72°F now🕔 12:50 AM local📅 Best: February, March, April, October and November👥 52.000

Risk assessment for Gisborne

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Storm and wind7.2

Peak gusts of 45 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.

Heavy rain and flooding2.3

Wettest single day forecast at 0,9 in, 1,3 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.

Active alerts for Gisborne

⚠️Mon, Oct 26: damaging gusts to 45 mph.
⚠️Tue, Oct 27: damaging gusts to 45 mph.

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

16-day forecast for Gisborne

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Oct 24🌤️ Mainly clear72° / 55°0%17 mph8
Sun, Oct 25☁️ Overcast72° / 53°0%15 mph8
Mon, Oct 26⛅ Partly cloudy68° / 53°0%26 mph8
Tue, Oct 27🌦️ Light showers67° / 54°60% · 0,2 in24 mph7
Wed, Oct 28🌦️ Light drizzle63° / 47°34% · 0,0 in14 mph7
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast69° / 51°12%17 mph6
Fri, Oct 30⛅ Partly cloudy62° / 50°27%16 mph7
Sat, Oct 31🌤️ Mainly clear72° / 47°27%17 mph8
Sun, Nov 1☁️ Overcast70° / 51°16%16 mph8
Mon, Nov 2☁️ Overcast72° / 56°17%17 mph2
Tue, Nov 3🌦️ Drizzle69° / 55°20% · 0,2 in11 mph1
Wed, Nov 4🌦️ Light showers58° / 51°29% · 0,9 in16 mph4
Thu, Nov 5☁️ Overcast56° / 47°48%12 mph4
Fri, Nov 6☁️ Overcast59° / 43°52%8 mph8
Sat, Nov 7⛅ Partly cloudy59° / 43°35%8 mph8
Sun, Nov 8☁️ Overcast73° / 51°35%9 mph8

What this means for Gisborne

Compared with normal

Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is 7.4°F above the 65°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

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.

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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 72°F (22°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 48% 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 12:50 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 25, 2026 at 12:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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