Newcastle upon Tyne Weather Forecast
Newcastle upon Tyne weather: 52°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
🌧️ 59° / 48°
Heavy rain · 71% rain · wind 11 mph
☁️ 64° / 48°
Overcast · 14% rain · wind 12 mph
Best time to go outside today
3 PM - 6 PM · comfort score 7.8/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 34 mph.
- 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 52°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Newcastle upon Tyne?
June, July, August and September 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 8:29 AM.
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 October 2, 2026 at 8:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
