Newcastle 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Newcastle's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
The temperature profile shows a range from 9.6°C lows in the coldest months to 27.7°C highs in summer, creating a seasonal temperature swing of 9.8°C.
Jun brings the heaviest precipitation at 183mm, contrasting sharply with Mar's mere 40mm. The city receives 1098mm annually over approximately 144 rain days.
Newcastle runs 0.2°C warmer than the New South Wales average. The 1098mm annual rainfall aligns closely with regional patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Newcastle. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Newcastle's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Newcastle's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Newcastle reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 22.5°C, while the average minimum is 15.7°C. This 6.8°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Newcastle showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1098mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.7 | 21.4 | 48 | 12 | 22.4 | 56% |
| February | 27.1 | 21.0 | 97 | 13 | 19.0 | 62% |
| March | 25.2 | 19.4 | 40 | 8 | 18.2 | 61% |
| April | 22.5 | 16.0 | 166 | 14 | 14.0 | 61% |
| May | 19.0 | 13.5 | 155 | 17 | 9.8 | 66% |
| June | 16.4 | 9.6 | 183 | 10 | 9.0 | 60% |
| July | 16.4 | 10.0 | 46 | 10 | 10.2 | 55% |
| August | 19.5 | 12.1 | 62 | 14 | 12.6 | 57% |
| September | 22.0 | 12.9 | 57 | 8 | 18.1 | 41% |
| October | 21.9 | 14.7 | 79 | 14 | 19.9 | 52% |
| November | 25.0 | 18.4 | 116 | 17 | 21.3 | 60% |
| December | 26.9 | 19.9 | 48 | 7 | 26.2 | 55% |