Climate normals · 1970–2000
Newcastle Climate
Newcastle is a city in South Africa (02) with a population of about 404,838. Its average annual temperature is 17.7°C (64°F), with roughly 779 mm of rain per year.
17.7°C
Avg Temp
779
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
Newcastle Climate
Newcastle has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F) and receives about 779 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.7°C
Avg Temp
779
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 72° | 133 mm |
| February | 22° / 71° | 126 mm |
| March | 21° / 69° | 81 mm |
| April | 18° / 64° | 33 mm |
| May | 14° / 58° | 15 mm |
| June | 12° / 53° | 10 mm |
| July | 12° / 53° | 7 mm |
| August | 14° / 58° | 24 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 37 mm |
| October | 19° / 66° | 89 mm |
| November | 20° / 69° | 102 mm |
| December | 22° / 71° | 122 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 March, April and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 28°C high). The coldest is June (near 3°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Newcastle are typically March, April and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Newcastle, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C and about 779 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Newcastle average about 28°C (83°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.