Gisborne weather
At 8:15 AM local time it was clear and 12°C (54°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 1%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–AprOff season Jun–Aug
About Gisborne weather
Is it raining in Gisborne right now?
No. It’s clear and 12° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Gisborne this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–26° and lows of 6–15°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Gisborne lately?
In the past 7 days, Gisborne had 2 rainy days and 7.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gisborne?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Gisborne weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gisborne?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gisborne is Nov–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 12°C (54°F) in July to 24°C (75°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Gisborne?
July is the wettest month, with about 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 62 mm (2.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Gisborne?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 7°C (44°F).
Does Gisborne have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 135 mm (5.3 in).
How warm is the sea in Gisborne?
The sea is warmest in February at about 21°C (70°F) and coolest in August at about 13°C (55°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months