January weather forecast
Gisborne, New Zealand

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Weather in January

Gisborne, New Zealand starts the year with a humid coastal climate. January is among the warmer months with average high temperatures tapping 22.3°C (72.1°F). With relative humidity averaging 75%, the month can feel quite muggy. Expect to enjoy 14.5 hours of daylight as well as 9 hours of actual sunshine, making it a preferred time for outdoor activities. The rainfall this month is moderate with an average of 10 rainy days.

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 22.3°C (72.1°F) and a low of 14.4°C (57.9°F), is recognized as the warmest.

Humidity

January is the least humid month in Gisborne, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In January, in Gisborne, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout January, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gisborne, New Zealand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.8 days and collects up to 492mm (19.37") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Gisborne, the average seawater temperature in January is 19.2°C (66.6°F).
Note: For most, swimming in 19.2°C (66.6°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Gisborne, the average length of the day in January is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:24 pm NZDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Gisborne is 9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Gisborne, New Zealand. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in January translates into this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Gisborne?

Gisborne's temperatures tend to reach their peak averages in January, with a high of 22.3°C (72.1°F) and a low of 14.4°C (57.9°F).

What are January temperatures in Gisborne?

In January, in Gisborne, the average high-temperature is 22.3°C (72.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 14.4°C (57.9°F).

What is the least humid month in Gisborne?

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in January in Gisborne?

In Gisborne, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January in Gisborne?

In January, in Gisborne, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout January, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the sea temperature in January in Gisborne?

In Gisborne, the average seawater temperature in January is 19.2°C (66.6°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 19.2°C (66.6°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the average length of the day in January in Gisborne?

In Gisborne, New Zealand, the average day length in January is 14h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Gisborne?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gisborne, New Zealand, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:24 pm NZDT.

How long on average sun shines in January in Gisborne?

The average sunshine duration in January in Gisborne is 9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Gisborne?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Gisborne.

How high is the UV index in January in Gisborne?

In Gisborne, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in January
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average temperature in January - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (7.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average pressure in January - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in January: 1013.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average wind speed in January - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in January: 14.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average humidity in January - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average rainfall in January - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in January: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (64mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and May (30mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in January - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.4 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average sea temperature in January - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in January: 19.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (20.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (14.2°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in January: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in January - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average UV index in January - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and October (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in January - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in January: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average visibility in January - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

Gisborne, New Zealand

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