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Weather in Gisborne District for May 2026

Your guide to Gisborne District weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Gisborne District at the beginning of May is 17.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 16.4 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Gisborne District in May brings notable rainfall, with an average of 20 rainy days and a total precipitation of 346.2 mm.

Average dry days
11
Dry days
Average rainy days
20
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
18°/7°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
20 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
78 %
Avg humidity

Gisborne District Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Moderate rain at times
18°
2
Patchy rain possible
16°
3
Patchy rain possible
17°
4
Patchy rain possible
16°
5
Patchy rain possible
17°
6
Overcast
19°
7
Patchy rain possible
17°
8
Patchy rain possible
17°
9
Overcast
17°
10
Cloudy
16°
11
Patchy rain possible
13°
12
Patchy rain possible
14°
13
Patchy rain possible
16°
14
Patchy rain possible
16°
15
Heavy rain at times
17°
16
Patchy rain possible
16°
17
Sunny
17°
18
Overcast
18°
19
Heavy rain at times
16°
20
Patchy rain possible
16°
21
Overcast
16°
22
Overcast
16°
23
Moderate or heavy rain shower
14°
24
Heavy rain at times
14°
25
Overcast
15°
26
Sunny
17°
27
Overcast
16°
28
Cloudy
17°
29
Light rain shower
16°
30
Overcast
16°
31
Sunny
18°

Temperatures trend during May in Gisborne District

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May weather in Gisborne District day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 18° /12° 6.4 mm 5
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /12° 1.5 mm 4
3 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /11° 3.4 mm 5
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /11° 0.4 mm 4
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /10° 0.1 mm 5
6 May Overcast
Overcast
 19° /9° 0.2 mm 5
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /10° 2.4 mm 4
8 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /11° 0.2 mm 4
9 May Overcast
Overcast
 17° /11° 6.1 mm 5
10 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 16° /11° 5 mm 5
11 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /7° 1.7 mm 4
12 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /7° 2.4 mm 4
13 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /7° 0.5 mm 5
14 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /8° 0.1 mm 5
15 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 17° /9° 5 mm 5
16 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /8° 0.3 mm 5
17 May Sunny
Sunny
 17° /8° 0.2 mm 5
18 May Overcast
Overcast
 18° /9° 0.1 mm 5
19 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 16° /10° 3.4 mm 4
20 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /10° 2 mm 4
21 May Overcast
Overcast
 16° /10° 15.5 mm 4
22 May Overcast
Overcast
 16° /9° 3.8 mm 4
23 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 14° /9° 38.5 mm 4
24 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 14° /9° 2.1 mm 5
25 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /7° 0.2 mm 4
26 May Sunny
Sunny
 17° /8° 0.1 mm 5
27 May Overcast
Overcast
 16° /8° 0.9 mm 4
28 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 17° /9° 0.8 mm 5
29 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 16° /11° 10.1 mm 4
30 May Overcast
Overcast
 16° /10° 1.8 mm 5
31 May Sunny
Sunny
 18° /8° 0 mm 5
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Gisborne District in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Gisborne District forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Gisborne District in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Gisborne District during May?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 18° and cooler nights around 7°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Gisborne District during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 346.2 mm is expected in Gisborne District during May, occurring over more than 20 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
What are the typical wind conditions in Gisborne District during May?
The average wind speed in Gisborne District during May is 20 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Gisborne District

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