Newcastle Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Newcastle experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend
to be pleasant.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in February to a pleasant 21°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 5°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Newcastle receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 941 mm annually. The climate in Newcastle shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in December, with an average of 167 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 12 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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During the months of April, May, June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January and December.
Yes, the months of May, June and July are very dry.
February has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 167 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 308 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
