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Newcastle in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Newcastle in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Newcastle, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Newcastle in April 2025

OK Weather
Cool
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Cloudy
April could be a good time to visit Newcastle, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +11°C, and there are typically 5 sunny days in April. However, expect about 7 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 54 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Newcastle has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Newcastle in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Newcastle for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +17°C during the day to a minimum of -3°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +12°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +16°C.

Is Newcastle warm or cold in April?

Newcastle is typically cool in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +9°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +3°C to +4°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Newcastle:

Climate in Newcastle in April

Newcastle weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+9°C+11°C+14°C
Min. temperature
-8°C-3°C-1°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+23°C+27°C
Rainfall
52 mm54 mm57 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
77%76%75%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
556
Cloudy days
181817
Rainy days
778
Snowy days
100

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +9°C to +11°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 52 mm to 54 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 76%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Newcastle in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Newcastle is gradually decreasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Newcastle based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 50% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 31 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Newcastle wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 72 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Newcastle based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Newcastle?

This is the weather in Newcastle in April 2023:
1 April
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+6°C
2 April
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+8°C
3 April
☀️
+10°C
4 April
☁️
+14°C
5 April
🌧️
+12°C
6 April
☁️
+12°C
7 April
🌧️
+7°C
8 April
☀️
+9°C
9 April
☀️
+9°C
10 April
☀️
+11°C
11 April
☀️
+11°C
12 April
🌧️
+9°C
13 April
☁️
+15°C
14 April
☀️
+13°C
15 April
☀️
+14°C
16 April
☀️
+17°C
17 April
☁️
+16°C
18 April
☀️
+14°C
19 April
☀️
+12°C
20 April
☀️
+12°C
21 April
🌫️
+12°C
22 April
☀️
+14°C
23 April
☀️
+12°C
24 April
☀️
+12°C
25 April
🌧️
+10°C
26 April
☁️
+9°C
27 April
☁️
+9°C
28 April
☁️
+10°C
29 April
☀️
+14°C
30 April
☀️
+16°C
In April 2023 Newcastle had 18 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Newcastle climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Newcastle in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+8°C) and the highest in 2011 (+16°C). The driest year was 2020 with only 14 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1986 with 165 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Newcastle in April:

Is April a good time to visit Newcastle?

It’s always a good time to visit Newcastle, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Newcastle in April?

Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Newcastle rainy in April?

Newcastle is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Newcastle in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Newcastle in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Newcastle

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Newcastle, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.