Yearly weather and climate in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

The yearly weather in Newcastle upon Tyne runs from around 2°C in January to 19°C in August. February is the driest month at 11 rainy days; March the wettest at 21. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.

Best time to visit

Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.

Sunshine

Expect up to 11.4 hours of clear skies in Jun, but only 2.2 hours in Dec. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.

Rainfall

It rains the most in Jul (145mm over 19 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.

Day-to-night swings

Temperatures typically drop by 6°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.

Average temperatures and rainfall

Daily highs and lows in Newcastle upon Tyne, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.

  1. 745°236°16Jan
  2. 1049°439°11Feb
  3. 1049°338°21Mar
  4. 1152°440°19Apr
  5. 1661°847°14May
  6. 1865°1050°11Jun
  7. 1966°1253°19Jul
  8. 1967°1254°15Aug
  9. 1763°1051°14Sep
  10. 1457°846°16Oct
  11. 948°438°11Nov
  12. 947°439°15Dec

Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Feb is typically driest at 11 days (45mm); Mar the wettest at 21 days (80mm).

Average monthly temperature and rainfall in Newcastle upon Tyne
MonthAverage highAverage lowRainy daysTotal rainfall
Jan7°C2°C1683mm
Feb10°C4°C1145mm
Mar10°C3°C2180mm
Apr11°C4°C19115mm
May16°C8°C1483mm
Jun18°C10°C1161mm
Jul19°C12°C19145mm
Aug19°C12°C15103mm
Sep17°C10°C1485mm
Oct14°C8°C16109mm
Nov9°C4°C1171mm
Dec9°C4°C15101mm

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

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