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The best time to visit Newcastle

Month-by-month climate averages for Newcastle, New South Wales, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Newcastle is usually January, March, May and June, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.

Newcastle is warmest in February (highs near 27°C) and coldest in June (lows around 10°C), with roughly 849 mm of precipitation across the year and April the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, March, May and June.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Newcastle forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Newcastle weather by month

what to expect in Newcastle through the year

Here is Newcastle's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Newcastle by season.

Jan
26°
21°
Warm
Feb
27°
20°
Warm
Mar
26°
20°
Warm
Apr
22°
16°
Warm
Wettest
May
19°
12°
Mild
Jun
17°
10°
Mild
Jul
17°
10°
Mild
Aug
19°
11°
Mild
Sep
23°
13°
Warm
Oct
23°
15°
Warm
Nov
24°
18°
Warm
Dec
27°
20°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Newcastle?
The most comfortable time to visit Newcastle is usually January, March, May and June, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Newcastle?
February is the warmest month in Newcastle, averaging highs near 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Newcastle?
June is the coldest month in Newcastle, with lows around 10°C.
When is the rainy season in Newcastle?
The wettest month in Newcastle is usually April, out of roughly 849 mm of precipitation across the year.

Newcastle month by month