Newcastle weather in August (Down County, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Newcastle this August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Newcastle typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 18°C, cooling off to about 13°C at night. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Newcastle in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 139 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Newcastle. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend 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 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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