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Average Monthly Sunshine hours in Newcastle upon Tyne

This graph shows the average number of hours per month that Newcastle upon Tyne receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.


  • On average, May is the sunniest month with 183 hours of sunshine.
  • December has on average the lowest amount of sunshine with 53 hours.
  • On average, the total annual amount of sun is 1456 hours.

Forecast: is it sunny in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Tue   Dec 10
8°C | 4°C
NE 11 km/h
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Wed   Dec 11
5°C | 2°C
W 7 km/h
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Thu   Dec 12
6°C | 4°C
W 7 km/h
0.3 mm
overcast and small chance of slight rain

overcast and small chance of slight rain

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