Newcastle upon Tyne Weather Forecast
Newcastle upon Tyne weather: 49°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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).
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.
Recent extremes in Newcastle upon Tyne
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Newcastle upon Tyne.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria | 55 mi | 47°F | 36°F cooler | 56 in |
| Windermere | 66 mi | 48°F | 35°F cooler | 78 in |
| Lake District National Park | 69 mi | 44°F | 38°F cooler | 83 in |
| Yorkshire | 74 mi | 51°F | about the same | 33 in |
| York | 74 mi | 51°F | about the same | 33 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 52°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 12:18 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 23, 2026 at 12:18 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
