City in Northumberland

Newcastle upon Tyne Map

Interactive map of Newcastle upon Tyne with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 49°F now🕔 4:15 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 300.000

Summary

Newcastle upon Tyne is a city in Northumberland. Newcastle upon Tyne is known for the Tyne bridges and nightlife. It has a population of about 300.000.

Right now it is 49°F (9°C) in Newcastle upon Tyne with clear. It feels like 45°F. Today runs from 48°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 19%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Newcastle upon Tyne is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 69°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 217 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake District National Park, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle and Snowdonia National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is in line with the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Newcastle upon Tyne today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Newcastle upon Tyne

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Coordinates: 54°58′41.9″N 1°37′4.1″W (54.9783, -1.6178)

Quick facts about Newcastle upon Tyne

TypeCity
CountyNorthumberland
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates54°58′41.9″N 1°37′4.1″W (54.9783, -1.6178)
Population300.000
Known forthe Tyne bridges and nightlife
Local time4:15 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Getting to Newcastle upon Tyne

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Windermere · 66 mi · roughly 1.5 h driving
  • York · 74 mi · roughly 1.7 h driving
  • Edinburgh · 91 mi · roughly 2.1 h driving
  • Manchester · 106 mi · roughly 2.4 h driving
  • Glasgow · 120 mi · roughly 2.8 h driving
  • Liverpool · 122 mi · roughly 2.8 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Newcastle upon Tyne

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB217 miDublin
London Heathrow AirportLHR247 miLondon
London Gatwick AirportLGW271 miSussex

Things to do in Newcastle upon Tyne

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Newcastle upon Tyne?

Newcastle upon Tyne is a city in Northumberland. Its coordinates are 54.9783, -1.6178. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Newcastle upon Tyne right now?

It is currently 49°F (9°C) with clear. Humidity is 86% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Newcastle upon Tyne?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Newcastle upon Tyne, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Newcastle upon Tyne in?

Newcastle upon Tyne observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 4:15 PM.

How many people live in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Newcastle upon Tyne has a population of approximately 300.000.

What is the nearest airport to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 217 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 247 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 271 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Popular options include Lake District National Park, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Snowdonia National Park, Loch Ness and Isle of Skye.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 4:15 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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