Newcastle vs Sydney Weather Compared
Newcastle runs 0.3 degrees warmer than Sydney on average, 22.5 degrees to 22.2 degrees across the year. Rainfall is almost identical: 1,098mm in Newcastle and 1,068mm in Sydney. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Sydney edges out Newcastle 7.0/10 to 6.8/10.
Summary Comparison
Newcastle
Avg Max Temp
22.5°C
Avg Min Temp
15.7°C
Annual Rainfall
1098mm
Days >35°C
5
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
6.8/10
Sydney
Avg Max Temp
22.2°C
Avg Min Temp
14.0°C
Annual Rainfall
1068mm
Days >35°C
3
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.0/10
Key Differences
- Newcastle experiences 2 more days above 35C per year
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Newcastle Max (°C) |
Sydney Max (°C) |
Newcastle Min (°C) |
Sydney Min (°C) |
Newcastle Rain (mm) |
Sydney Rain (mm) |
Newcastle Comfort | Sydney Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.7 | 26.6 | 21.4 | 19.7 | 47.9 | 117.9 | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| February | 27.1 | 26.5 | 21.0 | 19.5 | 96.8 | 82.3 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| March | 25.2 | 25.5 | 19.4 | 17.2 | 40.1 | 58.9 | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| April | 22.5 | 21.9 | 16.0 | 14.0 | 166.4 | 160.4 | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| May | 19.0 | 18.8 | 13.5 | 11.4 | 155.3 | 159.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| June | 16.4 | 16.0 | 9.6 | 7.7 | 182.8 | 139.8 | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| July | 16.4 | 16.1 | 10.0 | 8.4 | 46.5 | 38.4 | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| August | 19.5 | 19.4 | 12.1 | 10.1 | 62.2 | 35.8 | 6.0 | 7.3 |
| September | 22.0 | 22.2 | 12.9 | 11.0 | 56.9 | 59.8 | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| October | 21.9 | 21.7 | 14.7 | 12.6 | 79.3 | 41.2 | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| November | 25.0 | 25.2 | 18.4 | 17.6 | 116.1 | 120.7 | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| December | 26.9 | 26.8 | 19.9 | 19.1 | 47.6 | 53.2 | 8.4 | 8.4 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Sydney edges ahead with better summer comfort.
Avoiding Extreme Heat
Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Sydney offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Sydney's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Sydney has higher average solar radiation.