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Gisborne in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for beach weather; Feb–Apr for warm, quieter vineyard days). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
19°C (66°F) / 9°C (48°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Medium
New Zealand overall
Prices
Medium
New Zealand overall

Verdict

GoodNew Zealand month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for beach weather; Feb–Apr for warm, quieter vineyard days). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • GisborneHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · New Zealand overall
Medium
Prices · New Zealand overall
Medium

New Zealand overall: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gisborne, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 19 °C (66 °F)

    Jan: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 9 °C (48 °F)

    Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 9

    Jan: 7 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 1

October: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for beach weather; Feb–Apr for warm, quieter vineyard days). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).

January: Inside Gisborne's best window: Dec–Mar for beach weather; Feb–Apr for warm, quieter vineyard days.

Gisborne: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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