Newcastle weather in August (New South Wales, Australia)

What should you pack for a trip to Newcastle in August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In August, Newcastle tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 19°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Newcastle in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Expect the least amount of rain this month, providing an excellent opportunity for outdoor activities. Enjoy the freedom of clear skies and dry conditions. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of rain.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Newcastle climate page with graphs.

 

Newcastle, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 49% *  

Data from: Maitland, Australia (30 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in Australia in August

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Newcastle, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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