Gisborne has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Gisborne has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C across all 1 city, with approximately 1063 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 79%. Temperatures peak in January and drop to their lowest in July, while rainfall is highest during summer months.
The warmest city is Gisborne with average July highs of 16.1°C, while Gisborne is the coldest with average January lows of 11.3°C. Humidity remains high throughout the year creating warm and humid conditions. These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ☀️ | 29.4°C | 11.3°C | 20.4°C | 69% | 66 | 3.9 | 6.70 |
| February | ☀️ | 29.0°C | 12.0°C | 20.5°C | 72% | 76 | 3.8 | 5.70 |
| March | ⛅ | 26.5°C | 10.2°C | 18.4°C | 75% | 98 | 3.8 | 4.50 |
| April | ⛅ | 23.4°C | 7.5°C | 15.4°C | 80% | 90 | 3.5 | 3.20 |
| May | ⛅ | 20.4°C | 5.1°C | 12.7°C | 83% | 94 | 3.6 | 2.30 |
| June | ⛅ | 17.8°C | 3.5°C | 10.7°C | 86% | 115 | 3.8 | 1.80 |
| July | ⛅ | 16.1°C | 2.8°C | 9.4°C | 86% | 125 | 3.8 | 2.00 |
| August | ⛅ | 16.9°C | 2.9°C | 9.9°C | 85% | 93 | 3.7 | 2.90 |
| September | ⛅ | 19.0°C | 3.8°C | 11.4°C | 83% | 90 | 3.7 | 4.10 |
| October | 🌤️ | 21.2°C | 5.2°C | 13.2°C | 80% | 71 | 3.8 | 5.30 |
| November | ☀️ | 23.8°C | 7.3°C | 15.5°C | 77% | 74 | 3.8 | 6.20 |
| December | ☀️ | 26.7°C | 9.6°C | 18.1°C | 72% | 71 | 3.8 | 6.70 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 1 cities in Gisborne
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Region-wide monthly averages across 1 city · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in January, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 86% in July · annual avg 79%
The warmest year on record was 1998 (avg: 15.8°C), while the coldest year was 1993 (avg: 13.1°C).
Averaged across all 1 cities in Gisborne · Last 10 years · °C
Averaged across all 1 cities in Gisborne · Last 10 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 1 cities in Gisborne for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 7.5°C | 15.3°C | 23.1°C | 1132 | 81% | 3.7 m/s |
2024 | 7.3°C | 15.0°C | 22.7°C | 1208 | 80% | 3.6 m/s |
2023 🌧️ | 7.2°C | 14.2°C | 21.2°C | 1752 | 85% | 3.9 m/s |
2022 | 7.1°C | 14.7°C | 22.2°C | 1620 | 84% | 3.7 m/s |
2021 | 7.6°C | 15.3°C | 22.9°C | 1175 | 80% | 3.6 m/s |
2020 | 7.3°C | 15.4°C | 23.4°C | 955 | 78% | 3.6 m/s |
2019 | 7.5°C | 15.2°C | 22.8°C | 923 | 79% | 3.6 m/s |
2018 | 7.4°C | 14.9°C | 22.4°C | 1331 | 81% | 3.6 m/s |
2017 | 7.4°C | 15.1°C | 22.8°C | 1150 | 80% | 3.5 m/s |
2016 | 7.3°C | 15.5°C | 23.6°C | 916 | 79% | 3.7 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
