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Gibbston Climate by Month

Gibbston experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from mild days to cold weather. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Gibbston is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a moderate 18°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 3°C during cooler months like July. At night, temperatures typically average around -4°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Gibbston has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1287 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Gibbston has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 130 mm, and the driest month, July, with 86 mm, is minimal.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Gibbston. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (24 KM, 14 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (24 KM, 14 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Gibbston in New Zealand

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Gibbston?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Gibbston?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Gibbston?
    December tops the wettest month list with 130 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Gibbston?
    July is the driest month with 86 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Gibbston?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 230 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Gibbston

    Sat   Dec 14
    22°C | 11°C
    NW 22 km/h
    2 mm
    broken clouds and slight rain

    broken clouds and slight rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    20°C | 8°C
    W 14 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    13°C | 7°C
    S 11 km/h
    3.6 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain