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When is the best time to visit Newcastle?
In general the best time to visit Newcastle is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during July - August.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Newcastle in different months
This is the average weather in Newcastle for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 198 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 72 mm in August.
Climate in Newcastle
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Newcastle for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +14°C | +17°C | +21°C | +23°C | +27°C | +28°C | +34°C | +32°C | +27°C | +25°C | +18°C | +16°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +6°C | +7°C | +9°C | +11°C | +14°C | +17°C | +19°C | +19°C | +17°C | +13°C | +9°C | +7°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -14°C | -7°C | -8°C | -3°C | -1°C | +2°C | +5°C | +4°C | +2°C | -3°C | -8°C | -11°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +26°C | +26°C | +25°C | +24°C | +23°C | +21°C | +21°C | +20°C | +20°C | +21°C | +23°C | +25°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 83 | 80 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 82 | 83 | 84 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 54 | 46 | 52 | 54 | 57 | 67 | 65 | 72 | 57 | 67 | 65 | 68 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 11 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Newcastle during the whole year:
The hottest month in Newcastle is August with average maximum temperature going up to +19°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +2°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Newcastle during the whole year:
Newcastle achieves its warmest water temperature in February, where the average sea temperature goes up to +24°C. Coldest water temperature is in August with +19°C in average.
When can you swim in Newcastle?
You can swim in Newcastle from January to December:
- In January - December the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Newcastle looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Newcastle is December with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 75%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Newcastle during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 57 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 19 rainy days and 72 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Newcastle during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 4 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Newcastle:
What is the hottest month in Newcastle?
The hottest month in Newcastle is August with average maximum temperature of +19°C.
What is the coldest month in Newcastle?
The coldest month in Newcastle is January with minimum temperatures of +2°C.
Is Newcastle worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Newcastle could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Newcastle?
if you're looking to visit Newcastle when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, December, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 46 mm of rain.
Other cities in United Kingdom
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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, 2023.
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.