Climate Insights for Newcastle

The climate in Newcastle is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 845mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 160mm of rainfall. Newcastle is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: December, January, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperatures in Newcastle vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between July and August, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Newcastle is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 845mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 160mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 6mm. That's 153mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Newcastle is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Newcastle, which began on June 21, 2026. Newcastle is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in December at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Newcastle is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 75mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Newcastle based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.