When is the best time to go to Gore

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gore, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Gore weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gore are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Gore January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 108mm 6.2hrs 16.5hrs

Mild and damp weather often prevails in Gore during the month of January

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gore.

January is in the summer in Gore and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Gore with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Gore February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 76mm 6.3hrs 15.1hrs

February in Gore is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gore, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Gore and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gore with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Gore March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 97mm 4.9hrs 13.5hrs

The weather in March in Gore is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gore, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the fall / autumn in Gore and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gore with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Gore weather in March »

April

Gore April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 93mm 4.2hrs 11.9hrs

Gore's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gore, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Gore and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gore with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Gore weather in April »

May

Gore May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 108mm 3.3hrs 10.6hrs

May is a damp month in Gore and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gore for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Gore and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gore with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Gore weather in May »

June

Gore June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 92mm 3.2hrs 16.5hrs

June is a a little damp month in Gore and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gore for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Gore and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gore with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Gore weather in June »

July

Gore July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 78mm 3.2hrs 15.1hrs

July in Gore is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gore for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Gore and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gore with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Gore weather in July »

August

Gore August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 67mm 4.4hrs 13.5hrs

The weather in August in Gore is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gore.

August is in the winter in Gore and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gore with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Gore weather in August »

September

Gore September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 81mm 4.9hrs 11.9hrs

Gore's weather in September is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gore.

September is in the spring in Gore and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gore with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Gore weather in September »

October

Gore October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 91mm 5.6hrs 10.6hrs

October is a a little damp month in Gore and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gore, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Gore and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gore with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Gore weather in October »

November

Gore November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 81mm 6.2hrs 16.5hrs

The climate in Gore during November can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gore, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Gore and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gore with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Gore weather in November »

December

Gore December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 98mm 6.4hrs 15.1hrs

December in Gore is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gore, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Gore and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gore with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Gore weather in December »

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Gore weather stats

Gore weather statistics
Hottest month: January 19.9°C 67.8°F
Driest month: August 67mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: February 6.3hrs
Coldest month: July 8.6°C 47.5°F
Wettest month: January 108mm 4.3ins
Warmest sea: February 13.2°C 55.8°F
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