What’s the climate like in Newcastle?
The current climate of Newcastle features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 18°C. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Newcastle in recent years was 44°C in January 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in June 2019.
On average, Newcastle receives 1314 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Newcastle?
The best time to visit Newcastle for sunny weather is February, May and July through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Newcastle. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Newcastle
The climate table of Newcastle shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 27 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 134 | 93 | 152 | 135 | 92 | 176 | 93 | 74 | 83 | 75 | 114 | 93 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 18°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 1314 mm per year, averaging 110 mm per month
- Driest months: 74 mm in August, 75 mm in October and 83 mm in September
- Wettest months: 176 mm in June, 152 mm in March and 135 mm in April
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Average Temperature per Month in Newcastle
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Newcastle, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Newcastle
This graph shows how much precipitation Newcastle, Australia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Newcastle
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Newcastle, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Newcastle
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Newcastle, Australia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Newcastle
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Newcastle, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Newcastle by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Newcastle. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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