AI-generatedNewcastle, South Africa at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Dec · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,390 h
- Rain a year
- 933 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,195 m
Climate in Newcastle, South Africa
Newcastle, South Africa has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. December is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while June is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year, Newcastle, South Africa is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Newcastle, South Africa
The best time to visit Newcastle, South Africa is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to September. Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is December with 164 mm.
Newcastle, South Africa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Newcastle, South Africa in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Newcastle, South Africa in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Newcastle, South Africa in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 23–27 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Newcastle, South Africa in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Newcastle, South Africa for you.
Your best months: May – June, August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
05:2518:07
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:10–05:56 · evening 17:36–18:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:01–05:10 · evening 18:22–18:31
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.
October in Newcastle, South Africa compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 27° from start to end. The days get 0.8 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 12° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.1 h |
What is the weather like in Newcastle, South Africa in October?
In October, Newcastle, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 86 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Newcastle, South Africa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 43 min05:25 – 18:07
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 10 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %99 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %28 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Newcastle, South Africa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Newcastle, South Africa: score 93 against 69. In June, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. June has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 93better |
| Daytime high | 27° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 4° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 86 mm | 11 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Newcastle, South Africa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
57January28° · 6.3 h
In January, Newcastle, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 151 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Newcastle, South Africa.
Newcastle, South Africa in January63February28° · 6.2 h
In February, Newcastle, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 128 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Newcastle, South Africa.
Newcastle, South Africa in February72March27° · 6.3 h
In March, Newcastle, South Africa is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 105 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Newcastle, South Africa.
Newcastle, South Africa in March81April25° · 6.2 h
In April, Newcastle, South Africa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Newcastle, South Africa.
Newcastle, South Africa in April92May23° · 6.7 h
In May, Newcastle, South Africa is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Newcastle, South Africa.
Newcastle, South Africa in May93June21° · 6.9 h
In June, Newcastle, South Africa is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Newcastle, South Africa.
Newcastle, South Africa in June93July21° · 6.9 h
In July, Newcastle, South Africa is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Newcastle, South Africa.
Newcastle, South Africa in July92August24° · 7.0 h
In August, Newcastle, South Africa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Newcastle, South Africa.
Newcastle, South Africa in August87September27° · 7.1 h
In September, Newcastle, South Africa is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Newcastle, South Africa.
Newcastle, South Africa in September69October27° · 6.3 h
In October, Newcastle, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 86 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Newcastle, South Africa.
Newcastle, South Africa in October59November27° · 6.2 h
In November, Newcastle, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 127 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Newcastle, South Africa.
Newcastle, South Africa in November56December28° · 6.4 h
In December, Newcastle, South Africa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 164 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Newcastle, South Africa.
Newcastle, South Africa in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Newcastle, South Africa
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (4°), the warmest in January (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to August, 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 | 57 | 28° | 16° | 6.3 h | 18 | 151 |
| FebruaryFeb | 63 | 28° | 16° | 6.2 h | 15 | 128 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 27° | 14° | 6.3 h | 13 | 105 |
| AprilApr | 81 | 25° | 11° | 6.2 h | 9 | 61 |
| MayMay | 92 | 23° | 8° | 6.7 h | 4 | 21 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 21° | 4° | 6.9 h | 2 | 11 |
| JulyJul | 93 | 21° | 4° | 6.9 h | 3 | 14 |
| AugustAug | 92 | 24° | 6° | 7.0 h | 4 | 23 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 27° | 9° | 7.1 h | 7 | 44 |
| OctoberOct | 69 | 27° | 12° | 6.3 h | 14 | 86 |
| NovemberNov | 59 | 27° | 13° | 6.2 h | 18 | 127 |
| DecemberDec | 56 | 28° | 15° | 6.4 h | 20 | 164 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Newcastle, South Africa
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 6.3 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Newcastle, South Africa, 50 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Newcastle, South Africa: 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, South Africa has about 14 rainy days with 86 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Newcastle, South Africa
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Newcastle, South Africa
How breezy and how cloudy Newcastle, South Africa 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, South Africa typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Newcastle, South Africa: variable cloud, with about 6.3 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.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Newcastle, South Africa
How often the day gets hot in Newcastle, South Africa (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Newcastle, South Africa has about 10 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Newcastle, South Africa
Weather for your travel dates
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Newcastle, South Africa 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, South Africa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 57).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 40 min
- Distance
- 9,300 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: South Africa
- Currency
- South African Rand (ZAR)
- Languages
- Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M, N · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +27
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Newcastle vs Ladysmith
In October the holiday weather in Newcastle and Ladysmith is about equally good (score 69 vs 69). During the day Ladysmith is 1 °C warmer than Newcastle.
| in October | Newcastle | Ladysmith |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 69 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | May – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
South Africa in October: the best places
In October, Newcastle ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Polokwane27°91
- 3Middelburg27°86
- 4Soweto26°86
- 5Krugersdorp26°86
- 6Johannesburg26°85
- 7Witbank26°82
- 8Mbombela27°82
- 22NewcastleThis page27°69
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Frequently asked questions about Newcastle, South Africa
When is the best time to visit Newcastle, South Africa?
The best time to visit Newcastle, South Africa is from April 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, South Africa?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 15 °C. June is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Newcastle, South Africa?
Rain is frequent from October to March; the wettest month is December with 164 mm. The driest month is June with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Newcastle, South Africa get?
Newcastle, South Africa gets around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 7.1 hours a day; in February there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Newcastle, South Africa in?
Newcastle, South Africa is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Newcastle, South Africa?
A nonstop flight from London to Newcastle, South Africa takes about 11 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,300 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Newcastle, South Africa?
Newcastle, South Africa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 57). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 92, summer holidays 92, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 57.