Gisborne Weather in January

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Gisborne, New Zealand in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Gisborne in January

Gisborne, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. January in Gisborne generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Gisborne. On average, January is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Gisborne, New Zealand.

For specific regional insights in Gisborne, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Gisborne enjoys about 248 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 January

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

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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 January for the most popular destinonation in Gisborne, New Zealand?

Gisborne

In January Gisborne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Monthly sun hours
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In our records: New Zealand January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in New Zealand in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in New Zealand brought 219 mm (8.6 in) in Whangarei on January 19, 2018.

Gisborne weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Gisborne, New Zealand in January. The popular destination of Gisborne averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this summer month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Gisborne peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in January, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

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

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

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Gisborne, New Zealand with overall perfect weather in Gisborne. 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 weather in July tends to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

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