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Newcastle upon Tyne Weather by Month

Best time to visit Newcastle upon Tyne
June–September
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
20.3°C average high
Wettest month
Nov
73.9mm
Coolest month
Jan
7.1°C average high
Peak comfort score
73
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 7.1°1.3°53.2mm 14.928
February 8.2°1.6°45.6mm 12.636
March 10.2°2.5°40.1mm 12.344
April 12.7°3.9°46.9mm 11.154
May 15.7°6.7°46.1mm 12.960
June 18.3°9.4°60.3mm 11.971
July 20.3°11.5°65.9mm 13.972
August 20°11.5°60.4mm 13.573
September 17.6°9.5°53.2mm 11.969
October 13.8°6.8°69.4mm 15.850
November 9.8°3.7°73.9mm 15.537
December 7.5°1.6°60.4mm 15.629

Averages from DURHAM, UK, 22.9km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Newcastle upon Tyne averages a daily high of 7.1°C with nights around 1.3°C. Expect roughly 14.9 wet days totalling 53.2mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Newcastle upon Tyne averages a daily high of 8.2°C with nights around 1.6°C. Expect roughly 12.6 wet days totalling 45.6mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

March

March in Newcastle upon Tyne averages a daily high of 10.2°C with nights around 2.5°C. Expect roughly 12.3 wet days totalling 40.1mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

April

April in Newcastle upon Tyne averages a daily high of 12.7°C with nights around 3.9°C. Expect roughly 11.1 wet days totalling 46.9mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

May

May in Newcastle upon Tyne averages a daily high of 15.7°C with nights around 6.7°C. Expect roughly 12.9 wet days totalling 46.1mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

June

June in Newcastle upon Tyne averages a daily high of 18.3°C with nights around 9.4°C. Expect roughly 11.9 wet days totalling 60.3mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Newcastle upon Tyne averages a daily high of 20.3°C with nights around 11.5°C. Expect roughly 13.9 wet days totalling 65.9mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

August

August in Newcastle upon Tyne averages a daily high of 20°C with nights around 11.5°C. Expect roughly 13.5 wet days totalling 60.4mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

September

September in Newcastle upon Tyne averages a daily high of 17.6°C with nights around 9.5°C. Expect roughly 11.9 wet days totalling 53.2mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

October

October in Newcastle upon Tyne averages a daily high of 13.8°C with nights around 6.8°C. Expect roughly 15.8 wet days totalling 69.4mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

November

November in Newcastle upon Tyne averages a daily high of 9.8°C with nights around 3.7°C. Expect roughly 15.5 wet days totalling 73.9mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

December

December in Newcastle upon Tyne averages a daily high of 7.5°C with nights around 1.6°C. Expect roughly 15.6 wet days totalling 60.4mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Newcastle upon Tyne peaks at 73.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Newcastle upon Tyne?

Based on 30 years of records, June–September scores highest for comfort in Newcastle upon Tyne, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Newcastle upon Tyne?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 20.3°C.

What is the wettest month in Newcastle upon Tyne?

November is the wettest, averaging 73.9mm of rain across roughly 15.5 wet days.

How cold does Newcastle upon Tyne get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 7.1°C.

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