Climate Insights for Gore

Gore District, Southland, New Zealand

Hottest
January
19°C peak
Coldest
July
2°C low
Wettest
January
143mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gore is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1232mm 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 July and November.

Temperature

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

Gore sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 19°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. 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: 143mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 6mm Aug Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 4mm Oct Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Gore is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1232mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 143mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 56mm. That's 87mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between July and November, totalling around 15cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Gore is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

91 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 364mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 388mm across the season with a monthly average of 129mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 265mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 215mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Expect around 9cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

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
19 °C
4 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
Feb
10 °C
19 °C
4 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Mar
8 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Apr
7 °C
14 °C
4 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
May
4 °C
12 °C
3 km/h
92 mm
1 cm
Jun Current
2 °C
9 °C
3 km/h
56 mm
1 cm
Jul
2 °C
8 °C
3 km/h
91 mm
6 cm
Aug
2 °C
10 °C
4 km/h
67 mm
2 cm
Sep
4 °C
12 °C
4 km/h
95 mm
4 cm
Oct
5 °C
14 °C
4 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
17 °C
4 km/h
130 mm
1 cm
Dec
9 °C
18 °C
4 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
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