Newcastle upon Tyne Weather Forecast
Newcastle upon Tyne weather: 55°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 55°F (13°C) in Newcastle upon Tyne with overcast. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 53°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.4/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 61°F is 7.2°F below the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Newcastle upon Tyne today at 9.1/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Newcastle upon Tyne right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:42 PM, Aug 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Newcastle upon Tyne
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 20 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 53° | 100% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light rain | 59° / 51° | 65% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 49° | 25% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 53° | 6% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 55° | 8% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 63° / 59° | 51% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 74° / 57° | 38% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 59° | 61% · 0,8 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 51° | 65% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 51° | 55% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 66° / 54° | 56% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 52° | 55% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 52° | 47% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 58° | 54% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 53° | — · 0,0 in | 23 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
Climate in Newcastle upon Tyne month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 34° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 47° | 38° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 39° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 41° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 62° | 47° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 67° | 53° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 69° | 55° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 68° | 54° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 63° | 50° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 57° | 46° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 49° | 40° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 48° | 40° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Newcastle upon Tyne
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit Newcastle upon Tyne
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 91% and wind is 9 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 1:42 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 21, 2026 at 1:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
