Newcastle upon Tyne weather forecast
UK towns · Tyne and Wear, England · 54.98°N 1.62°W
Newcastle upon Tyne, in Tyne and Wear, England, has its warmest weather in July, when daytime temperatures average 19.6°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.2°C. The town sees roughly 905mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.3° | 2.2° | 70mm | 12 |
| Feb | 8.8° | 3° | 80mm | 13 |
| Mar | 10.1° | 3.1° | 58mm | 14 |
| Apr | 11.4° | 3.5° | 56mm | 12 |
| May | 15.4° | 7.5° | 77mm | 15 |
| Jun | 18.1° | 10.3° | 56mm | 10 |
| Jul | 19.6° | 12.3° | 100mm | 16 |
| Aug | 19.4° | 12.2° | 79mm | 14 |
| Sep | 17.4° | 10.4° | 66mm | 12 |
| Oct | 13.9° | 8° | 103mm | 17 |
| Nov | 10.1° | 4.7° | 65mm | 11 |
| Dec | 7.5° | 2.8° | 95mm | 16 |
Seasons in Newcastle upon Tyne
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Newcastle upon Tyne climb from 10.1°C in March to 15.4°C by May, while nights ease from 3.1°C to 7.5°C. The season brings around 191mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 19.0°C, peaking in July at 19.6°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (56mm over ~10 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Newcastle upon Tyne gets roughly 17.1 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 17.4°C in September to 10.1°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (103mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.7°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.2°C, daytime high 7.3°C). Expect about 41 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 6.9 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
| Newcastle upon Tyne | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 905mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 162 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 19.0°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.7°C | 3.4°C |
Newcastle upon Tyne is about 14% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Newcastle upon Tyne weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Newcastle upon Tyne?
July is typically the warmest month in Newcastle upon Tyne, with average daytime highs of 19.6°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 19.0°C.
What is the wettest month in Newcastle upon Tyne?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 103mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days. April is typically the driest (56mm).
How much does it rain in Newcastle upon Tyne per year?
Newcastle upon Tyne receives roughly 905mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 162 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Winter nights (December–February) in Newcastle upon Tyne average around 2.7°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.2°C).
When is the best time to visit Newcastle upon Tyne for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Newcastle upon Tyne. June is typically the driest of the warm months (56mm of rain), while July is the warmest, averaging 19.6°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Newcastle upon Tyne's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Newcastle upon Tyne receives 905mm of rain a year, about 14% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 19.0°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 2.7°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Newcastle upon Tyne?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Newcastle upon Tyne averages 162 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (103mm) and April the driest (56mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Newcastle upon Tyne?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.