Gisborne Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gisborne, New Zealand in December.

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Gisborne

Thinking about venturing to Gisborne, New Zealand this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Gisborne in December

Gisborne, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. December in Gisborne generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Gisborne.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gisborne, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 71 mm (2.8 in) in Gisborne.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this December. For example, Gisborne gets approximately 231 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Gisborne by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gisborne — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gisborne)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March22°C (72°F) April20°C (68°F) May18°C (64°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September17°C (63°F) October19°C (66°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Gisborne in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Gisborne.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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).

Popular Destinations in Gisborne

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Gisborne, New Zealand?

Gisborne

In December Gisborne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
231 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
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Weather conditions
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Gisborne weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gisborne, New Zealand in December?

In December, Gisborne, New Zealand generally has perfect weather conditions. Gisborne sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Gisborne, New Zealand in December?

Daytime temperatures in Gisborne peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in December, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

Does Gisborne, New Zealand get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Gisborne averages just 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Gisborne, New Zealand.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Gisborne, New Zealand?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Gisborne, New Zealand. Typically, the climate in Gisborne is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Gisborne, New Zealand is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Gisborne. On the other hand, the month of July tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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