Gisborne Weather in May

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

🔎
Gisborne

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

What to Expect in Gisborne in May

Gisborne, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. May in Gisborne generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Gisborne.

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

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 77 mm (3 in) in Gisborne.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Gisborne receives about 144 hours of sunlight in May, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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)
Best Time to Visit Gisborne →

Best Places to Visit in Gisborne in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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

Gisborne

In May Gisborne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
144 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Gisborne →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Gisborne, in New Zealand.

In our records: New Zealand May extremes

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

  • In our records, the coldest May daytime high in New Zealand was -6°C (21°F) in Franz Josef on May 28, 2013.

Gisborne weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Gisborne, New Zealand typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Gisborne average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

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

Gisborne averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Gisborne, New Zealand during May, with Gisborne averaging close to 77 mm (3 in).

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Gisborne, New Zealand with overall pleasant weather in Gisborne. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Gisborne. In contrast, July tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Gisborne.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.

The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand

It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.

White-water sledge and raft in Rotorua

We recommend to white-water sledge and raft in Rotorua in summer (January, February) when the Glacier melt fills the rivers. This is the best time.
Must visit in New Zealand →