Gisborne in December

7.8out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 22°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

22°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
9Rainy days (63 mm)
14:41 hDaylight
05:43Sunrise · 20:25 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 22°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

23° 16° J 23° 16° F 21° 15° M 19° 12° A 17° 10° M 14° 8° J 13° 8° J 14° 8° A 16° 9° S 18° 11° O 19° 12° N 22° 14° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 23°C16°C63 mm 8– – 8.1
February 23°C16°C62 mm 8– – 8.0
March 21°C15°C71 mm 9– – 7.8
April 19°C12°C77 mm 9– – 7.3
May 17°C10°C72 mm 9– – 7.0
June 14°C8°C89 mm 11– – 6.3
July 13°C8°C97 mm 12– – 6.1
August 14°C8°C82 mm 12– – 6.1
September 16°C9°C71 mm 11– – 6.6
October 18°C11°C65 mm 10– – 7.1
November 19°C12°C57 mm 10– – 7.4
December 22°C14°C63 mm 9– – 7.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Gisborne in December?

Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 14°C.

When is the best time to visit Gisborne?

The best months are January, February, March, December.