Average Monthly Sunshine in Newcastle

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Newcastle receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Expect slightly brighter days in August and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between August (10.3 hours per day) and June (8.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Newcastle’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, Newcastle’s wettest month, receives 122 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Newcastle Precipitation page.