Climate Insights for Gore

Gore District, Southland, New Zealand

Hottest
January
20°C peak
Coldest
July
2°C low
Wettest
October
117mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gore is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1094mm of precipitation falls per year. Gore receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gore is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between June and November.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Feb Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 10° Mar Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8° Apr Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° May Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 4° Jun Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 2° Jul Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 2° Aug Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 2° Sep Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Oct Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Nov Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Dec Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Gore sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 20°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 3mm Aug Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 3mm Sep Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Gore is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1094mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 91mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 117mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 64mm. That's 53mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between June and November, totalling around 13cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Gore is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

7 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Gore, which began on June 21, 2026. Gore is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 323mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 305mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 248mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 217mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gore based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
10 °C
20 °C
12 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Feb
10 °C
20 °C
11 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Mar
8 °C
18 °C
10 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Apr
6 °C
15 °C
12 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
May
4 °C
12 °C
11 km/h
90 mm
1 cm
Jun
2 °C
10 °C
10 km/h
66 mm
1 cm
Jul
2 °C
9 °C
11 km/h
87 mm
3 cm
Aug
2 °C
11 °C
11 km/h
64 mm
3 cm
Sep Current
4 °C
13 °C
13 km/h
104 mm
2 cm
Oct
6 °C
15 °C
13 km/h
117 mm
1 cm
Nov
7 °C
17 °C
12 km/h
103 mm
1 cm
Dec
9 °C
19 °C
12 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
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