Newcastle Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia is 22°C (72°F), with daytime highs ranging from 18°C (64°F) in July to 26°C (79°F) in January. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Newcastle compares to cities worldwide.

The moderate changes in the climate in Newcastle ensure gradual weather shifts through each season. At night, temperatures drop to between 21°C (70°F) and 12°C (54°F) depending on the time of year.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Newcastle by month:

From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Newcastle's average annual maximum temperature is 22°C (72°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.

Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year, mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.

Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.

Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In Newcastle, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 18°C (64°F) and humidity around 52%, considered moderate. In January, the warmest month, temperatures average 26°C (79°F) with 61% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels, they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.

Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Newcastle this rarely lasts long on the ground.

For more on Newcastle's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Newcastle climate page.