Newcastle upon Tyne Climate by Month
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year.
Newcastle upon Tyne has mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year. Expect highs of 69°F (20°C) in July and 46°F (8°C) in January, with the coldest nights (February) near 36°F (2°C). About 26 in (650 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season. The air is humid, averaging 79% relative humidity.
- Warmest month
- 69°F(20°C)
- Average high, July
- Coldest nights
- 36°F(2°C)
- Average low, February
- Rain per year
- 26 in(650 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 79%
- Sunniest: May
Best and worst months in Newcastle upon Tyne
Best for weatherJuly and August are the best time for weather in Newcastle upon Tyne: highs near 68°F (20°C) and about 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; January is the coldest, with highs of only 46°F (8°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in July.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Newcastle upon Tyne weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 46°F(8°C) | 36°F(2°C) | 2.0 in(51 mm) | 80% | 0.6 |
| FebFebruary | 47°F(8°C) | 36°F(2°C) | 1.7 in(42 mm) | 79% | 1.2 |
| MarMarch | 50°F(10°C) | 37°F(3°C) | 1.7 in(43 mm) | 82% | 2.3 |
| AprApril | 54°F(12°C) | 40°F(4°C) | 1.7 in(44 mm) | 73% | 3.6 |
| MayMay | 59°F(15°C) | 44°F(6°C) | 1.8 in(45 mm) | 77% | 4.7 |
| JunJune | 65°F(18°C) | 49°F(9°C) | 2.2 in(56 mm) | 76% | 4.7 |
| JulJulyBest | 69°F(20°C) | 53°F(11°C) | 2.4 in(60 mm) | 77% | 4.7 |
| AugAugustBest | 68°F(20°C) | 53°F(11°C) | 2.8 in(71 mm) | 78% | 3.8 |
| SepSeptember | 63°F(17°C) | 49°F(10°C) | 2.2 in(56 mm) | 78% | 2.7 |
| OctOctober | 57°F(14°C) | 45°F(7°C) | 2.4 in(60 mm) | 79% | 1.5 |
| NovNovember | 50°F(10°C) | 40°F(5°C) | 2.5 in(64 mm) | 88% | 0.7 |
| DecDecember | 46°F(8°C) | 37°F(3°C) | 2.3 in(58 mm) | 79% | 0.4 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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