The climate in and around Newcastle is temperate oceanic with 4 seasons. Newcastle is not just an urban destination but offers many outdoor activities, so it is advisable to time your visit to suit the weather.

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In general, the climate in northern England is mild with no significant extremes.

During the summer, normal temperatures soar to between 20°C and 23°C, and there are very rarely hot days above 30 degrees.

Winters are cool with temperatures around 4 °C, but deep frosts and snow are uncommon.

Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year. Rain can fall at any time, usually in the form of light showers that can last all day.

Newcastle upon Tyne during the year

Here's what the weather looks like in and around Newcastle during different months of the year.

Weather in January

January is one of the coldest months in the north of England, with average temperatures between 0 and 6°C. However, snow is also a rare occurrence during this period and only appears in significant quantities once every few years.

Cloudy skies with occasional light showers can prevail for many days at a time and dense fog forms. This makes January an ideal month to visit museums, galleries and indoor sights.

Weather in February

The cold winter weather with temperatures around 5 °C, frequent showers and cold winds continues during February.

The sky is mostly cloudy or overcast, but the sun does shine through in places. February, like January, is a perfect month to visit museums, monuments and galleries, but if you want to see Hadrian's Wall, for example, postpone your visit until later months.

Weather in March

During March, the weather slowly warms up, but it is generally rather dry and windy. Temperatures climb to an average of 9°C, with more frequent breaks in the sky and a slight decrease in showers compared to winter.

However, this doesn't mean you won't get wet, with brief showers to be expected every day. Statistically, however, it rains the least in March of the whole year.

Weather in April

In April, spring is slowly making its presence felt. Temperatures are rising to an average of 11°C and the grass and trees in the parks are starting to turn beautifully green. However, days when temperatures regularly stay above 15 °C are not exceptional.

Be prepared for surprisingly cold winds, especially on the coast.

Weather in May

Spring is in full swing in the north of England, with natural areas in bloom and lush green. Normal daytime temperatures soar to 16°C, but mornings can be chilly with temperatures below 8°C.

Rainfall in May is slightly below average, but that doesn't mean it won't rain at least once during your stay - however long it may be. There are, however, almost exclusively short showers.

May has the best chance of sunny days of the whole year.

May is the first month of the main tourist season for walks along Hadrian's Wall.

Weather in June

June's weather beckons for long walks and hikes outside Newcastle, with temperatures rising to 18°C and a chance of constant clear weather of over 40%.

Showers occur about every 2nd or 3rd day, the air tends to be cleansed by a fresh breeze and skies are cloudy to partly cloudy.

Weather in July

July is the hottest month in Newcastle, with temperatures hitting 24°C. However, there may be days when it is below 20°C. Extreme heat over 30 degrees is rare and occurs about once every 3 years.

July is a popular month for sunbathing on local beaches. However, the water is too cold for swimming. Its temperature is rarely more than 15 °C.

Rainfall is similar to all other months. Light rain is always to be expected, but the chances of prolonged heavy rainfall are very slim.

Weather in August

August is another popular summer month for outdoor activities, nature trips and treks along Hadrian's Wall.

Temperatures hover around 20°C, but can drop to 15°C at any time, especially towards the end of the month.

Weather in September

The last gasps of summer bring temperatures in the low 20s to Newcastle, with mostly partly cloudy weather and occasional showers every 3rd day or so.

Mornings and evenings are cooler and the first morning fogs appear towards the end of the month, blown in by a cool fresh wind during the day.

Weather in October

Autumn is hitting Newcastle in full force, first with the leaves on the trees gradually turning colour, and later with temperatures dropping to around 12°C, but days when the thermometer doesn't exceed 10°C are no exception.

The rain is more frequent than in summer, the weather is drier, but prolonged, consistently overcast skies are the exception. Morning mists, on the other hand, are the rule, rolling low to the ground and creating magical views from bridges and quaysides where you can see church spires and skyscrapers poking out of the mist.

Weather in November

November's weather can be described as quintessential English as we know it from films or detective stories.

Morning fog often lingers until midday, when a cold wind blows it away, parks are decorated with layers of golden fallen leaves and temperatures rarely get above 10°C.

The weather is generally damp and cloudy with frequent showers, but the sun does find its way in occasionally to warm the chilly streets a little.

Weather in December

December is the darkest month in Newcastle with the least sunshine and cool temperatures of around 6°C. Morning temperatures drop well below 1°C.

Overall, the weather is wet with frequent showers and fog and fresh winds, but these can paradoxically bring warmer ocean air.

Although it is dark early, the streets are aglow with decorations and filled with a lovely pre-Christmas atmosphere.