Climate normals · 1970–2000
Newcastle Climate
Newcastle is a city in Australia (02) with a population of about 508,437. Its average annual temperature is 18.4°C (65°F), with roughly 1147 mm of rain per year.
18.4°C
Avg Temp
1147
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Newcastle Climate
Newcastle has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F) and receives about 1147 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.4°C
Avg Temp
1147
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 73° | 110 mm |
| February | 23° / 74° | 117 mm |
| March | 22° / 71° | 134 mm |
| April | 19° / 67° | 109 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 114 mm |
| June | 14° / 57° | 128 mm |
| July | 13° / 55° | 69 mm |
| August | 14° / 57° | 58 mm |
| September | 16° / 61° | 62 mm |
| October | 18° / 65° | 78 mm |
| November | 20° / 68° | 89 mm |
| December | 22° / 72° | 79 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Newcastle
The most comfortable months to visit Newcastle are typically December, November and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 27°C high). The coldest is July (near 8°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Newcastle are typically December, November and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Newcastle, Australia has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C and about 1147 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Newcastle average about 27°C (80°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.