When is the best time to go to Gisborne?

When is the best time to go to Gisborne? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Gisborne are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March and December
  • The coldest months are July, August and September
  • The rainiest months are June, July, August and September
  • The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April, May and December


Annual weather in Gisborne

For full information about the climate and weather in Gisborne a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 61°F/74°F
2.8in
February 61°F/74°F
2.7in
March 58°F/70°F
3.2in
April 56°F/67°F
3.5in
May 52°F/63°F
3.6in
June 50°F/59°F
5in
July 49°F/56°F
5in
August 49°F/58°F
4.7in
September 49°F/61°F
4.2in
October 52°F/65°F
3.9in
November 56°F/67°F
3.2in
December 59°F/70°F
2.9in


Weather and climate in Gisborne

Gisborne enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Gisborne is 65°F (ranging from 56°F in july to 74°F in january). Annual rainfall is 44.4in, with a minimum of 2.7in in february and a maximum of 5in in july.
  • Between january and may the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 63°F and it rains about 3.6in each month.
  • From june to september the climate is passable, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 54°F and it rains about 4.2in each month.
  • From october to december the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 70°F in average and it rains about 2.9in each month.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Gisborne

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Gisborne: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Gisborne

Find out when Gisborne has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Gisborne

  • Very low season in Gisborne
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, June, July, August and September.
  • Low season in Gisborne
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, March, April and November.
  • High season in Gisborne
    The number of visitors to Gisborne is high in: October.
  • Peak season in Gisborne
    The largest number of tourists visiting Gisborne is during: January and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Gisborne month by month



Best time for low prices in Gisborne

Average prices of hotels in Gisborne month by month

Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Gisborne. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, October is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Gisborne

On average, it costs $ 87 per day to hire a car in Gisborne. This price varies by $ 70 depending on the month. In august, hiring a car costs an average of $ 54 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in april is $ 124.

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