Gisborne weather in May (Gisborne, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Gisborne in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Gisborne generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

Gisborne in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 144 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, April, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gisborne climate page with graphs.

 

Gisborne, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 144 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 48%  

Where to go in New Zealand in May

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Gisborne in May?

For visitors traveling to Gisborne, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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