Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in Newcastle with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Newcastle in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Newcastle with hot temperatures, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights close to 20°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 29°C, with nights close to 20°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Newcastle will be around 30°C, with nights close to 22°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Newcastle is 26°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 134 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The precipitation chance averages 19% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Newcastle. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Newcastle in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
28°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
25°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
134 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Newcastle?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Newcastle. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Newcastle in January
With 44°C, Newcastle hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 12°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Newcastle
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Newcastle, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Newcastle
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Newcastle, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Newcastle.
Daily UV Index in January in Newcastle
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Newcastle, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Newcastle Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Newcastle, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Newcastle Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Newcastle, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Newcastle
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Newcastle. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Newcastle by Month
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