Newcastle climate: weather by month, temperature, rain - Climates to Travel
The climate of Newcastle is oceanic, with quite cold, rainy winters and mild, relatively rainy summers.
Newcastle upon Tyne is located in the north-east of England, a short distance from the coast.
Winter is not very cold, but the sky is often cloudy, the humidity is high and there are periods when the wind blows moderate or strong. The rains are quite frequent.
When cold currents blow from the northeast, it can even snow.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature generally drops to around -6/-7 °C (19/21 °F), but can sometimes drop to lower values. The temperature dropped to -16 °C (3 °F) in January 1982.
In summer, temperatures are generally mild or cool. It can also rain, and there is not much difference from winter either.
Due to its position enough to the north and on the east coast, summer is cool, so much so that the highs in July and August only reach 19 °C (66 °F). Even the brief heatwaves that can sometimes affect central and southern England, generally do not arrive here. On the warmest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches 27/28 °C (81/82 °F), and more rarely to higher values. The highest record is 37 °C (98.5 °F), set in July 2022, but previously the temperature had only reached 32 °C (89.5 °F) in August 1990 and 30 °C (86 °F) in August 2003.
In June, it can still be quite cold, with highs of 10/12 °C (50/54 °F). In summer, fog can form at night and in the early morning, and highs can sometimes remain around 14/15 °C (57/59 °F) even in July and August.
As for the length of the days, Newcastle's latitude (54°59'N) is so high that white nights occur from June 10 to July 1, in which it is not completely dark even at midnight. On June 21, the longest day of the year, the sun rises at 4:27 am and sets at 9:50 pm.
On December 21, the shortest day of the year, the sun rises at 8:30 am and sets at 3:40 in the afternoon.
The best time to visit Newcastle is the summer, from June to August, since it is the mildest of the year. The temperatures are generally good for outdoors activities, although it's better to bring an umbrella, a jacket and a sweatshirt or sweater for the evening or for cool days.
In Newcastle, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 4 °C, that of the warmest month (July) is of 15 °C. Here are the average temperatures.
| Temperatures (°C) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Min | Max | Mean |
| January | 1.6 | 6.4 | 4 |
| February | 1.6 | 7.2 | 4.4 |
| March | 2.3 | 9.1 | 5.7 |
| April | 3.6 | 11.4 | 7.5 |
| May | 6.1 | 14.3 | 10.2 |
| June | 9 | 16.9 | 12.9 |
| July | 10.9 | 19.1 | 15 |
| August | 10.9 | 19 | 15 |
| September | 9 | 16.6 | 12.8 |
| October | 6.4 | 12.8 | 9.6 |
| November | 3.6 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| December | 1.6 | 6.6 | 4.1 |
| Year | 5.6 | 12.4 | 8.95 |
Precipitation amounts to 650 millimeters per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 40 millimeters in the driest month (February) to 70 millimeters in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Days |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50 | 11 |
| February | 40 | 9 |
| March | 45 | 10 |
| April | 55 | 10 |
| May | 45 | 9 |
| June | 55 | 10 |
| July | 55 | 9 |
| August | 60 | 10 |
| September | 55 | 9 |
| October | 60 | 11 |
| November | 70 | 12 |
| December | 55 | 12 |
| Year | 650 | 122 |
The sea temperature ranges from 6.5 °C in February, March to 15.5 °C in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
| Month | Temperatures (°C) |
|---|---|
| January | 77 |
| February | 6.5 |
| March | 6.5 |
| April | 7 |
| May | 9 |
| June | 12 |
| July | 14 |
| August | 15.5 |
| September | 14 |
| October | 12 |
| November | 10"> |
| December | 8.5 |
| Year | 10.2 |
There are on average around 1445 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
| Month | Average | Total |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 60 |
| February | 3 | 80 |
| March | 3.5 | 115 |
| April | 5 | 150 |
| May | 6 | 180 |
| June | 5.5 | 165 |
| July | 5.5 | 170 |
| August | 5.5 | 165 |
| September | 4.5 | 135 |
| October | 3.5 | 105 |
| November | 2 | 65 |
| December | 1.5 | 50 |
| Year | 4 | 1445 |
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4 °C, with a minimum of 1.6 °C and a maximum of 6.4 °C. 
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C. However, it dropped to -10 °C in January 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C. However, it reached 14 °C in January 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 24% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 16.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 7.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.4 °C, with a minimum of 1.6 °C and a maximum of 7.2 °C. On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C. However, it dropped to -10 °C in February 1994.On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C. However, it reached 18 °C in February 1995.Precipitation amounts to 40 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 16.5 kph.The average sea temperature is of 6.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.7 °C, with a minimum of 2.3 °C and a maximum of 9.1 °C. On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C. However, it dropped to -9 °C in March 2001.On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C. However, it reached 21 °C in March 2012.Precipitation amounts to 45 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 16 kph.The average sea temperature is of 6.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.5 °C, with a minimum of 3.6 °C and a maximum of 11.4 °C. On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C. However, it dropped to -4 °C in April 2008.On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C. However, it reached 23 °C in April 2007.Precipitation amounts to 55 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes.There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 13.9 kph.The average sea temperature is of 7.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.2 °C, with a minimum of 6.1 °C and a maximum of 14.3 °C. On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C. However, it dropped to -2 °C in May 2011.On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C. However, it reached 27 °C in May 1992.Precipitation amounts to 45 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 13 kph.The average sea temperature is of 9.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
June is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.9 °C, with a minimum of 9 °C and a maximum of 16.9 °C. On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C. However, it dropped to 1 °C in June 1991.On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C. However, it reached 28 °C in June 2020.Precipitation amounts to 55 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are very long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 12 kph.The average sea temperature is of 11.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15 °C, with a minimum of 10.9 °C and a maximum of 19.1 °C. On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C. However, it dropped to 3 °C in July 2000.On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C. However, it reached 29 °C in July 2006.Precipitation amounts to 55 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 11.5 kph.The average sea temperature is of 14.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
August is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15 °C, with a minimum of 10.9 °C and a maximum of 19 °C. On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C. However, it dropped to 2 °C in August 2018.On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C. However, it reached 30 °C in August 2003.Precipitation amounts to 60 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 11.8 kph.The average sea temperature is of 15.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
September is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.8 °C, with a minimum of 9 °C and a maximum of 16.6 °C. On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C. However, it dropped to 0 °C in September 1993.On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C. However, it reached 27 °C in September 2006.Precipitation amounts to 55 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 12.2 kph.The average sea temperature is of 14.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.6 °C, with a minimum of 6.4 °C and a maximum of 12.8 °C. On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C. However, it dropped to -5 °C in October 1997.On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C. However, it reached 25 °C in October 2011.Precipitation amounts to 60 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 12.6 kph.The average sea temperature is of 12.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
November is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.3 °C, with a minimum of 3.6 °C and a maximum of 9.1 °C. On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C. However, it dropped to -11 °C in November 1993.On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C. However, it reached 18 °C in November 2015.Precipitation amounts to 70 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 30 minutes.There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 13.9 kph.The average sea temperature is of 10.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.1 °C, with a minimum of 1.6 °C and a maximum of 6.6 °C. On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C. However, it dropped to -14 °C in December 1995.On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C. However, it reached 16 °C in December 2015.Precipitation amounts to 55 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 14.5 kph.The average sea temperature is of 8.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.