Weather in Newcastle Today

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Current temperature in Newcastle: 15°C (59°F). Sunny. Today's high 18°C (64°F), low 13°C (55°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
15°
Sunny
RealFeel® 13°C
72%Humid
Rain probability: 1%
High18°
Low13°
14km/hSSWWind fromSouth-South-West↑↗· Max 15
Gentle Breeze · Gusts 36 km/h
City
00:00AM
UTC+0:00
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Sunset ·

Today's Daylight Forecast

Partly cloudy
Fri, Sep 118:30 AMDay
11h 44m daylight today24h view
Sunrise5:57 AMDawn 5:27 AM
Daylight remaining9h 10mNoon 11:49 AMTotal 11h 44m
Sunset5:41 PMDusk 6:11 PM
NowPartly cloudy+15°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
✅ Good for OutdoorsAQI 34 · Good

Air quality and UV are both favourable great conditions for a walk, run, or outdoor activity.

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Atmospheric Details

Wind
14 km/h
SSW · Gentle Breeze · Max 15 km/h
Humidity
72 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
5
High
Visibility
16 km
Excellent
Pressure
1028 hPa
High · stable
Dew Point
10°C
Comfortable

Today vs Normal

18°C-2° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 20°C.

13 of the last 20 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs below normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran above.

2026-08-19: 19°C19°2026-08-20: 21°C21°2026-08-21: 20°C20°2026-08-22: 21°C21°2026-08-23: 19°C19°2026-08-24: 22°C22°2026-08-25: 21°C21°2026-08-26: 18°C18°2026-08-27: 18°C18°2026-08-28: 20°C20°2026-08-29: 18°C18°2026-08-30: 19°C19°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Health & Activity Advice

✅ Good for Outdoors

UV index is 5 today — moderate. Sunscreen is worth using for extended time outside, but no special precautions are needed for short trips.

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Conditions are comfortable for outdoor activity at most points during the day today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Newcastle?

The hottest month in Newcastle is typically January, with daytime highs averaging around 27.1°C (81°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 20.7°C (69°F).

What is the coldest month in Newcastle?

The coldest month in Newcastle is typically July, with overnight lows averaging around 9.7°C (49°F) and daytime highs near 17.3°C (63°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Newcastle have a rainy season?

Newcastle doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. March is the wettest month on average (about 151 mm), while September is the driest (about 60 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Newcastle?

The best time to visit Newcastle is typically April, when daytime highs average a comfortable 22.9°C (73°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 80 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Newcastle's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Newcastle's air quality index (AQI) is 34, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.