Newcastle upon Tyne Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Newcastle upon Tyne, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in July to a chilly 8°C (46°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 12°C (54°F) in July to around 3°C (37°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Newcastle upon Tyne receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 784 mm (31 in). Precipitation levels in Newcastle upon Tyne remain relatively steady throughout the year. August has the most rain, with 78 mm (3.1 in) over 15 days. In the driest month March, this drops slightly to 53 mm (2.1 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Newcastle upon Tyne Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Newcastle upon Tyne serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine