Newcastle Weather Forecast
Newcastle weather: 60°F, heavy drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Newcastle is a city in New South Wales. Newcastle is known for harbour beaches north of Sydney. It has a population of about 325.000.
Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Newcastle with heavy drizzle. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 58°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.5/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Newcastle is February, March, September, October, November and December. The climate is temperate. April, May and June tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 50°F.
The closest major airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), about 78 mi away. Nearby highlights include Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 65°F is in line with the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Newcastle today at 9.3/10. Visibility is down to 2,0 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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 right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:48 AM, Aug 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Newcastle
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 58° | 100% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 56° | 24% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 52° | 2% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 56° | 53% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 56° | 31% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 54° | 14% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 73° / 52° | 0% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 58° | 2% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 56° | 20% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 65° / 55° | 13% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65° / 52° | 8% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 77° / 53° | 20% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 62° | 15% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 87° / 65° | 14% | 15 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 70° / 55° | 29% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 25% | -- | — |
Climate in Newcastle 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 | 80° | 69° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 81° | 69° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 78° | 68° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 74° | 61° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 68° | 58° | 7,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 63° | 51° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 62° | 50° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 65° | 52° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 73° | 55° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 75° | 59° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 77° | 64° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 80° | 67° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Newcastle
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Air quality and pollen in Newcastle
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Newcastle
Go in February, March, September, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: April, May and June - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Explore Newcastle
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Newcastle?
Newcastle is a city in New South Wales. Its coordinates are -32.9283, 151.7817. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Newcastle right now?
It is currently 60°F (16°C) with heavy drizzle. Humidity is 96% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Newcastle?
February, March, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Newcastle, which has a temperate climate. April, May and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Newcastle in?
Newcastle observes Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00). The local time is 6:48 AM.
How many people live in Newcastle?
Newcastle has a population of approximately 325.000.
What is the nearest airport to Newcastle?
The closest airports are Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), 78 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Newcastle?
Popular options include Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach.
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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 26, 2026 at 6:48 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
