Newcastle weather
At 5:30 AM local time it was mostly clear and 19°C (67°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May, Sep–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 35%
- Chance of rain
- 55%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May, Sep–OctOff season Feb–Mar, Jun
About Newcastle weather
Is it raining in Newcastle right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 19° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Newcastle this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–31° and lows of 15–19°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Newcastle lately?
In the past 7 days, Newcastle had 4 rainy days and 15.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Newcastle?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Newcastle weather by month
When is the best time to visit Newcastle?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Newcastle is May, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Feb–Mar, Jun tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 17°C (62°F) in July to 27°C (80°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Newcastle?
February is the wettest month, with about 133 mm (5.2 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 51 mm (2.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Newcastle?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F).
Does Newcastle have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 133 mm (5.2 in).
How warm is the sea in Newcastle?
The sea is warmest in February at about 23°C (73°F) and coolest in August at about 18°C (65°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jan–Apr.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months