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Gisborne Weather in January

With daytime temperatures of 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows of 11°C (52°F), January in Gisborne brings high temperatures during the day. The perfect weather makes it an appealing time to visit.

Rainfall in Gisborne in January

The climate data from previous years indicates about 10 days of rain, averaging 55 mm (2.2 in) for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Gisborne in January

January is one of the better months to visit Gisborne. Expect 26°C (79°F) during the day and 11°C (52°F) at night. The summer season takes place during January. Conditions stay fairly consistent through the month, making it easier to plan what to wear. At 11°C (52°F) overnight, it can feel quite a bit cooler after dark. Worth packing something warmer for evenings, but the cooler temperatures are ideal for sleeping. It's the warmest month of the year on average, so summer clothing is the way to go.

Sunshine in Gisborne in January

The city usually sees around 276 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days — a great month for sightseeing.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit.

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Gisborne Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C (52°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C (79°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 55 mm (2.2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 44% *  
SunshineSunshine 276 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 61% *  
* Data from: Melbourne, Australia (49 KM, 30 Miles).

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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 January

Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Gisborne in January

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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