Frost Dates for GISBORNE AERODROME, New Zealand

Elevation: 7 m

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

-38.65°N, 177.98°W © OpenStreetMap

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 10b

Avg. annual minimum: 2 to 4°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

5° 10° 15° 20° 25°
19°
High: 23°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 16°C
Jan
19°
High: 23°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 16°C
Feb
17°
High: 21°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 14°C
Mar
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Apr
13°
High: 16°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 10°C
May
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 8°C
Jun
10°
High: 13°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°C
Jul
10°
High: 14°C
Avg: 10°C
Low: 7°C
Aug
12°
High: 16°C
Avg: 12°C
Low: 8°C
Sep
13°
High: 18°C
Avg: 13°C
Low: 10°C
Oct
15°
High: 20°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Nov
18°
High: 22°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm
64 mm
63.5 mm
Jan
58 mm
58.4 mm
Feb
79 mm
78.7 mm
Mar
79 mm
78.7 mm
Apr
79 mm
78.7 mm
May
94 mm
94.0 mm
Jun
102 mm
101.6 mm
Jul
84 mm
83.8 mm
Aug
76 mm
76.2 mm
Sep
66 mm
66.0 mm
Oct
69 mm
68.6 mm
Nov
76 mm
76.2 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14.5h13.5h12.5h11h10h9.5h9.5h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:47 AM – 7:13 PM · 14h 25m
Feb: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 27m
Mar: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 18m
Apr: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 10h 59m
May: 7:03 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 54m
Jun: 7:21 AM – 4:39 PM · 9h 19m
Jul: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 33m
Aug: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 29m
Sep: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Oct: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 02m
Nov: 4:56 AM – 7:04 PM · 14h 09m
Dec: 4:39 AM – 7:21 PM · 14h 41m
Daylight Longest: 14h 42m · Shortest: 9h 18m

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