New Zealand
Gisborne cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Gisborne in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 74°Fwarmest average high (December)
- 58°Fcoolest average high (August)
- 31%fewest rain days (May)
- 52%most rain days (January)
Weather in Gisborne right now
Weather in Gisborne by month
Average highs run from 58°F (14°C) in August to 74°F (23°C) in December. Rain falls on the fewest days in May and the most in January. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72 / 59°F22 / 15°C | 52% | 14 mph22 km/h | 68°F20°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| February | 74 / 60°F23 / 16°C | 42% | 14 mph22 km/h | 68°F20°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| March | 70 / 56°F21 / 13°C | 41% | 13 mph22 km/h | 68°F20°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| April | 68 / 54°F20 / 12°C | 32% | 12 mph20 km/h | 65°F19°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| May | 63 / 49°F17 / 9°C | 31% | 12 mph19 km/h | 62°F17°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| June | 59 / 47°F15 / 8°C | 45% | 12 mph20 km/h | 59°F15°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| July | 58 / 44°F15 / 7°C | 40% | 12 mph20 km/h | 56°F14°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| August | 58 / 44°F14 / 7°C | 36% | 13 mph21 km/h | 55°F13°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| September | 63 / 46°F17 / 8°C | 34% | 15 mph24 km/h | 57°F14°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| October | 66 / 50°F19 / 10°C | 34% | 15 mph25 km/h | 59°F15°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| November | 70 / 55°F21 / 13°C | 43% | 14 mph23 km/h | 63°F17°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| December | 74 / 59°F23 / 15°C | 44% | 15 mph25 km/h | 66°F19°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Gisborne
3 ships from 3 cruise lines are scheduled here, 3 visits in total. The next 3:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 162026 | Silver MoonSilversea Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Mon, Jan 112027 | Seven Seas ExplorerRegent Seven Seas Cruises | Calls | 16 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Fri, Jan 222027 | Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises | Calls | 40 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
Ships that visit Gisborne
- Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises
- Seven Seas ExplorerRegent Seven Seas Cruises
- Silver MoonSilversea Cruises
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.