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Gisborne Weather in August

August in Gisborne averages 13°C (55°F) during the day and 4°C (39°F) at night. Around 57 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall is typical for this time of year.

Rainfall in Gisborne in August

Past climate data indicates that roughly 11 days will see rain, totalling around 57 mm (2.2 in) for the month. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Gisborne in August

August in Gisborne brings typical temperatures with highs around 13°C (55°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F). August is typically considered a winter month. Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. With lows around 4°C (39°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Gisborne in August

The area enjoys a balanced 166 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Gisborne. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Gisborne Temperature in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C (39°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C (55°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 57 mm (2.2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 56% *  
SunshineSunshine 166 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51% *  
* Data from: Melbourne, Australia (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Best Places in Australia in August

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Gisborne in August

The weather can be unpredictable in August, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Gisborne in August

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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