Newcastle Climate by Month
The climate in Newcastle is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Newcastle, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July to a chilly 8°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 2°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Newcastle receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 920 mm. Precipitation levels in Newcastle remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 86 mm over 19 days. In March, this drops slightly to 68 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Newcastle serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.9 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Newcastle in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 86 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 68 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 169 hours of sunshine.
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