When is the best time to go to Newcastle
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Newcastle, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Newcastle
Newcastle weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Newcastle are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 114mm | 7.8hrs | 15hrs | 24°C |
The climate in Newcastle during January can be summarized as hot and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Newcastle.
January is in the summer in Newcastle and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Newcastle with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Newcastle weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 121mm | 7.4hrs | 14.1hrs | 24°C |
February in Newcastle is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Newcastle.
February is in the summer in Newcastle and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Newcastle with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Newcastle weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 128mm | 7.3hrs | 13.2hrs | 24°C |
The weather in March in Newcastle is characteristically warm and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Newcastle.
March is in the fall / autumn in Newcastle and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Newcastle with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 107mm | 7.3hrs | 12.2hrs | 23°C |
Newcastle's weather in April is typically warm and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Newcastle.
April is in the fall / autumn in Newcastle and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Newcastle with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 100mm | 6.6hrs | 11.4hrs | 22°C |
May is a a little damp month in Newcastle and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Newcastle, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Newcastle and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Newcastle with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 129mm | 6.3hrs | 15hrs | 20°C |
June is a wet month in Newcastle and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Newcastle for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Newcastle and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Newcastle with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 59mm | 7.3hrs | 14.1hrs | 19°C |
July in Newcastle is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Newcastle, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Newcastle and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Newcastle with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 69mm | 7.9hrs | 13.2hrs | 19°C |
The weather in August in Newcastle is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Newcastle.
August is in the winter in Newcastle and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Newcastle with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 55mm | 7.9hrs | 12.2hrs | 19°C |
Newcastle's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Newcastle, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Newcastle and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Newcastle with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Newcastle weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 84mm | 7.8hrs | 11.4hrs | 20°C |
October is a a little damp month in Newcastle and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Newcastle, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Newcastle and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Newcastle with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Newcastle weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 79mm | 8.3hrs | 15hrs | 21°C |
The climate in Newcastle during November can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Newcastle, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Newcastle and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Newcastle with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Newcastle weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 84mm | 8.2hrs | 14.1hrs | 23°C |
December in Newcastle is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Newcastle, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Newcastle and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Newcastle with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Newcastle weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 55mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 17.7°C 63.9°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 129mm 5.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
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