Newcastle weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 21°C (69°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 7 PM (17.3 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep. Newcastle sits 1190 m (3,904 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 54%
- Chance of rain
- 48%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 7 PM (17.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Newcastle weather
Is it raining in Newcastle right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 21° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 7 PM (17.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Newcastle this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 22–35° and lows of 14–18°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Newcastle lately?
In the past 7 days, Newcastle had 2 rainy days and 10.2 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, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 19°C (65°F) in July to 29°C (85°F) in December.
What is the rainiest month in Newcastle?
January is the wettest month, with about 128 mm (5.0 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 11 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Newcastle?
December is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 14°C (58°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 19°C (65°F) and lows of 3°C (38°F).
Does Newcastle have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 128 mm (5.0 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months