Newcastle Weather

Newcastle is located within the temperate zones of Australia and therefore the weather conditions can be quite inconsistent. However, compared to the winters in many European countries, the winters at Newcastle are mild, making it is a pleasant time to visit the city.

Warm sunny days in spring and autumn

The best times to visit Newcastle, when the weather is cool but not hot, is in late March to early April and mid-September to mid-October. During these times, the weather is warm and sea breezes blow in off the coast.

Hot summers

Summers in Newcastle can be hot, but this is the peak season for those who want to enjoy the beaches and get a tan. Temperatures can reach as high as 30°C in the summer. Officially, summer in Australia is from December to February. The summer season usually leads into a period of drought and there are normally water rationings.

Mild winters
Winters in the temperate regions of Australia can be mild, with an average temperature of about 15°C. Winter in Australia stretches from June to August. There are frequent showers and the weather is gently cold with sea winds blowing into the city. Snow falls are exceptional events in temperate Australia.

Average Temperature (°C)

30 22 15 8 0

Jan 22.3

Feb 22.3

Mar 21.4

Apr 19.0

May 15.9

Jun 13.5

Jul 12.4

Aug 13.5

Sep 15.6

Oct 17.9

Nov 19.8

Dec 21.4

Rainfall (mm)

130 98 65 32 0

Jan 93.1

Feb 102.8

Mar 121.1

Apr 117.0

May 114.0

Jun 115.6

Jul 98.0

Aug 76.8

Sep 75.5

Oct 75.9

Nov 68.9

Dec 82.8