Gisborne weather in October (Gisborne, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Gisborne during October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Gisborne typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Gisborne in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

With around 221 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 221 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in New Zealand in October

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 October?

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 14°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 October.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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