Gisborne Weather in October

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

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Thinking about venturing to Gisborne, New Zealand this October 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 October

Gisborne, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. October in Gisborne generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Gisborne.

For a closer look at conditions across Gisborne, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

October is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 73 mm (2.9 in) in Gisborne.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in October. Gisborne typically receives 221 hours of sunlight, making it 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 October

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 October for the most popular destinonation in Gisborne, New Zealand?

Gisborne

In October Gisborne generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
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Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
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Gisborne weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Gisborne, New Zealand generally has pleasant weather conditions. Gisborne sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

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

In Gisborne, the average daytime high in October is 19°C (66°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

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

October is on the drier side in Gisborne, New Zealand. Gisborne averages only about 73 mm (2.9 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Gisborne, October might be a good time to visit Gisborne, New Zealand. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Gisborne. On the other hand, the month of July tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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