AI-generatedNewcastle upon Tyne at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,440 h
- Rain a year
- 682 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 54 m
Climate in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,440 hours of sunshine a year, Newcastle upon Tyne is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:3418:10
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:11–08:24 · evening 17:20–18:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:57–07:11 · evening 18:33–18:47
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Newcastle upon Tyne in October?
In October, Newcastle upon Tyne is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newcastle upon Tyne.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 37 min07:34 – 18:10
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %47 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Newcastle upon Tyne
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.1 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Newcastle upon Tyne, 29 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Newcastle upon Tyne
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 95 min
- Fair skin
- about 115 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Newcastle upon Tyne: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Newcastle upon Tyne has about 13 rainy days with 66 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Newcastle upon Tyne
How breezy and how cloudy Newcastle upon Tyne is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Newcastle upon Tyne typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Newcastle upon Tyne: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Newcastle upon Tyne
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in August (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 6° | 2° | 1.7 h | 12 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 7° | 2° | 2.7 h | 11 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 9° | 3° | 3.6 h | 11 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 37 | 11° | 4° | 5.3 h | 11 | 46 |
| MayMay | 54 | 14° | 7° | 6.4 h | 12 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 66 | 17° | 10° | 5.6 h | 11 | 60 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 19° | 12° | 5.7 h | 13 | 68 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 18° | 12° | 5.3 h | 13 | 68 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 16° | 10° | 4.3 h | 10 | 51 |
| OctoberOct | 35 | 13° | 8° | 3.1 h | 13 | 66 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 9° | 5° | 2.1 h | 13 | 64 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 7° | 3° | 1.5 h | 13 | 63 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
54.97° N, 1.61° W · 54 m · Europe/London
Best time to visit Newcastle upon Tyne
The best time to visit Newcastle upon Tyne is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and in September. Rain is most frequent from July to August and from October to January; the wettest month is August with 68 mm.
Newcastle upon Tyne through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Newcastle upon Tyne in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–14 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Newcastle upon Tyne in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Newcastle upon Tyne in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–16 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Newcastle upon Tyne in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Newcastle upon Tyne for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Newcastle upon Tyne
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Newcastle upon Tyne: score 70 against 35. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 35 | 70better |
| Day high | 13° | 19° |
| Night low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 5.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Rainfall | 66 mm | 68 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Newcastle upon Tyne month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January6° · 2 h
In January, Newcastle upon Tyne is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle upon Tyne in January14February7° · 3 h
In February, Newcastle upon Tyne is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle upon Tyne in February21March9° · 4 h
In March, Newcastle upon Tyne is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle upon Tyne in March37April11° · 5 h
In April, Newcastle upon Tyne is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle upon Tyne in April54May14° · 6 h
In May, Newcastle upon Tyne is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle upon Tyne in May66June17° · 6 h
In June, Newcastle upon Tyne is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle upon Tyne in June70July19° · 6 h
In July, Newcastle upon Tyne is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle upon Tyne in July69August18° · 5 h
In August, Newcastle upon Tyne is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle upon Tyne in August63September16° · 4 h
In September, Newcastle upon Tyne is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle upon Tyne in September35October13° · 3 h
In October, Newcastle upon Tyne is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle upon Tyne in October16November9° · 2 h
In November, Newcastle upon Tyne is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle upon Tyne in November11December7° · 2 h
In December, Newcastle upon Tyne is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Newcastle upon Tyne vs. Sunderland
In October the holiday weather in Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland is about equally good (score 35 vs. 38). During the day it is about as warm in Sunderland as in Newcastle upon Tyne.
| in October | Newcastle upon Tyne | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 35 | 38 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | – | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Newcastle upon Tyne ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Kingston upon Hull14°13°43
- 2York14°42
- 3Sheffield14°41
- 4Leeds13°39
- 5Sunderland13°12°38
- 6Durham13°37
- 7Bradford13°36
- 8Newcastle upon TyneThis page13°35
Planning a trip to Newcastle upon Tyne
Weather for your travel dates
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Newcastle upon Tyne in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Newcastle upon Tyne has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 32
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 35
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 400 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Newcastle upon Tyne
When is the best time to visit Newcastle upon Tyne?
The best time to visit Newcastle upon Tyne is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Newcastle upon Tyne?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Rain is most frequent from July to August and from October to January; the wettest month is August with 68 mm. The driest month is March with 44 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Newcastle upon Tyne get?
Newcastle upon Tyne gets around 1,440 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Newcastle upon Tyne in?
Newcastle upon Tyne uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Newcastle upon Tyne?
Newcastle upon Tyne has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 32, May half-term 56, Summer holidays 69, October half-term 35, Christmas holidays 12.
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