Gisborne, New Zealand: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Gisborne, New Zealand? If you're planning to go to Gisborne, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Gisborne, New Zealand

Based on the climate and weather in Gisborne, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

Important essentials for Gisborne, New Zealand

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Gisborne, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

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  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • A vaccine card protector

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly product.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Gisborne, New Zealand by month

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January

In January, Gisborne is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 70s F (mid 20s C) and about half of the time jump into the low 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Gisborne, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Tairawhiti Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

Traveling to Gisborne in February, you will notice that it is warm and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Tairawhiti Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Gisborne is balmy and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Tairawhiti Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Gisborne is balmy and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) to high 60s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Tairawhiti Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

If you visit Gisborne during May, you may find that it can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Tairawhiti Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in Gisborne is chilly and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Tairawhiti Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you go to Gisborne in July, you will notice that it is relatively cool and very rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Tairawhiti Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

In August, Gisborne can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Gisborne, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Tairawhiti Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

In September, Gisborne is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Gisborne, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Tairawhiti Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October in Gisborne is mild and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Tairawhiti Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in Gisborne is mild and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Tairawhiti Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

If you vacation in Gisborne during December, you will probably see that it is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Tairawhiti Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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