Newcastle Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Newcastle changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in February to a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in the coolest month, July.

Nights vary from 16°C (61°F) in February to around 5°C (41°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Newcastle receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 941 mm (37 in) annually. The climate in Newcastle shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in December, the wettest month, with an average of 167 mm (6.6 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 12 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Newcastle Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Newcastle offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between August (10.3 hours daily) and June (8.0 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Newcastle.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 66%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 48%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year