Gisborne weather in December (Gisborne, New Zealand)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Gisborne during December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Gisborne during December is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of summer. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Gisborne in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. You can typically expect 10 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 231 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Gisborne. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gisborne climate page with graphs.

 

Gisborne, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 231 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 54%  

Where to go in New Zealand in December

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Gisborne, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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