Gisborne Weather in May
What's the weather like in Gisborne (Gisborne Region) in May 2024?
The climate in Gisborne during May can be summarized as mild and damp.
May is in the fall / autumn in Gisborne and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 16.3°C 61.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 6.5°C 43.7°F |
| Average temperature | 11.4°C 52.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 115 mm 4.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 13 days |
| Sea temperature | 17.5°C 63.5°F |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gisborne with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Gisborne
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gisborne in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Gisborne weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 24°C 75.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | November | 69mm 2.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 8.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 12.9°C 55.2°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 156mm 6.1ins |
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