Tyne and Wear Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

Climate by month across Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Tyne and Wear

Whether you're visiting Tyne and Wear in the United Kingdom during the peak of July (21°C (70°F)) or the cooler months around January (8°C (46°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Newcastle upon Tyne, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Tyne and Wear, the months of July and August bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 20°C (68°F) and 21°C (70°F).

The cooler season is during the months of January, February and December.

Precipitation in Tyne and Wear remains relatively steady throughout the year, ranging from 77 mm (3 in) in August to 52 mm (2 in) in March.

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for May, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Explore Tyne and Wear by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tyne and Wear — and find the best time to visit. (based on Newcastle upon Tyne)

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Newcastle upon Tyne South Shields Whitley Bay Gateshead Tynemouth Heddon on the Wall
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Climate map of Tyne and Wear

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Newcastle upon Tyne 8°C (46°F) 21°C (70°F) 3°C (37°F) 12°C (54°F) 784 mm (31 in) 1,455 hours
South Shields 8°C (46°F) 21°C (70°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 745 mm (29 in) 1,528 hours
Whitley Bay 8°C (46°F) 20°C (68°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 768 mm (30 in) 1,455 hours
Gateshead 8°C (46°F) 21°C (70°F) 3°C (37°F) 12°C (54°F) 783 mm (31 in) 1,455 hours
Tynemouth 8°C (46°F) 20°C (68°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 754 mm (30 in) 1,528 hours
Heddon on the Wall 8°C (46°F) 20°C (68°F) 2°C (36°F) 12°C (54°F) 838 mm (33 in) 1,455 hours

Places in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom

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