Climate of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Point-value climate at Newcastle (New South Wales, Australia). Population approximately 540,796.
Located in New South Wales, Australia, Newcastle has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 540,796. Monthly average temperatures range from 12.9°C / 55.2°F in July to 23.1°C / 73.6°F in February, with rainfall varying from 58 mm / 2.3 in (August) to 135 mm / 5.3 in (March) — about 1151 mm / 45.3 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Newcastle's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C73.4°F | 111 mm4.4″ | — |
| February | 23.1°C73.6°F | 118 mm4.6″ | — |
| March | 21.8°C71.2°F | 135 mm5.3″ | — |
| April | 19.3°C66.7°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| May | 16.6°C61.9°F | 114 mm4.5″ | — |
| June | 13.8°C56.8°F | 128 mm5″ | — |
| July | 12.9°C55.2°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| August | 13.8°C56.8°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| September | 15.9°C60.6°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| October | 18.3°C64.9°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| November | 20°C68°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| December | 22.3°C72.1°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Newcastle?
Newcastle does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Newcastle's warmest month is February at an average of 23.1°C / 73.6°F, and its driest month is August with about 58 mm / 2.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Newcastle?
Newcastle, in New South Wales, Australia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 12.9°C / 55.2°F in July to 23.1°C / 73.6°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 1151 mm / 45.3 in, with the wettest month being March (135 mm / 5.3 in) and the driest August (58 mm / 2.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Newcastle in February?
The average temperature in Newcastle in February is 23.1°C / 73.6°F, with rainfall of about 118 mm / 4.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Newcastle?
The driest month in Newcastle is August, with about 58 mm / 2.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 13.8°C / 56.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Newcastle?
The wettest month in Newcastle is March, with approximately 135 mm / 5.3 in of average monthly rainfall.