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Newcastle upon Tyne weather

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Light drizzle,much the same tomorrow

Met Office, the European and the American model agree on a high near 18° in Newcastle upon Tyne today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 17°, with a 0% chance of rain.

18°13°
17°11°
20°10°
22°13°
16°10°
18°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±3°
Met OfficeUKMO model
18°
Light drizzle
Today 18°·Low 13°·Rain -
EuropeanECMWF
18°
Light drizzle
Today 18°·Low 13°·Rain 22%
AmericanNOAA GFS
18°
Light drizzle
Today 18°·Low 12°·Rain 23%
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Newcastle upon Tyne weather warnings

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Newcastle upon Tyne weather in numbers

measured normals and 10 years of recorded weather

Newcastle upon Tyne swings 17°C across the year, from 19°C highs in July to 2°C lows in January, and July is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 1077 mm of precipitation. Over 10 years of recorded weather it averages 5 days a year at 25°C or above, 31 frost nights, and rain on 158 days.

Warmest month
July
19°C average high
Coldest month
January
2°C average low
Wettest month
July
1077 mm a year
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, August and September
Residents
300,000
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Most accurate here
American
91/100 CheckWeather Score
Warm days
5 days
a year at 25°C or above
Frost nights
31 nights
a year below 0°C
Rain days
158 days
a year with 1 mm or more

Day counts are from the ERA5 reanalysis for Newcastle upon Tyne’s grid square, 2016 to 2025, counted the same way for every city so the numbers compare. A reanalysis square is an area, not a weather station, so it is good for counting days and not for a single day’s record.

The weather map: all three models at once

Met Office, European, American side by side around Newcastle upon Tyne and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Newcastle upon Tyne hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Newcastle upon Tyne 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Light drizzle
18° 13°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
17° 11°
models agree
Mon
Light drizzle
20° 10°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
22° 13°
models agree
Wed
Heavy drizzle
16° 10°
models agree
Thu
Cloudy
18°
±3°
Fri
Light drizzle
18° 10°
±5°
Sat
Cloudy
19°
±5°
Sun
Light drizzle
19°
±8°
Mon
Light drizzle
20° 11°
±4°
Tue
Cloudy
18° 12°
±3°
Wed
Cloudy
18°
models agree
Thu
Cloudy
20° 11°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
18° 13°
±5°

Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Often shortened to Newcastle. Below we compare what Met Office, European, American forecast for Newcastle upon Tyne right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Newcastle upon Tyne's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom before you trust any single number.

Newcastle upon Tyne weather by month

what to expect in Newcastle upon Tyne through the year

Here is Newcastle upon Tyne's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Newcastle upon Tyne by season.

Jan
Cold
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
10°
Cool
Apr
11°
Cool
May
16°
Mild
Jun
18°
10°
Mild
Jul
19°
12°
Mild
Wettest
Aug
19°
12°
Mild
Sep
17°
10°
Mild
Oct
14°
Cool
Nov
Cool
Dec
Cool

What Newcastle upon Tyne's weather is like through the year

Newcastle upon Tyne runs from warm summers, with July highs near 19°C, to cold winters, when January lows sit around 2°C (a swing of about 17°C across the year). July is usually the wettest month, and Newcastle upon Tyne sees roughly 1077 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Newcastle upon Tyne

The most comfortable time to visit Newcastle upon Tyne is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Newcastle upon Tyne?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
American logo
American ★ Best
91
/100rank #1
86±0.8°C94±2.0 mph9597% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
European logo
European
85
/100rank #2
85±0.8°C97±1.0 mph7687% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
Met Office logo
Met Office
83
/100rank #3
91±0.5°C97±0.9 mph6581% hitMet Office (United Kingdom)Exeter, United Kingdom

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1887 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the American model has been the most accurate forecast for Newcastle upon Tyne, scoring 91/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the European at 85. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

What do you think of the forecasts?

your vote counts

The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in United Kingdom? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°18° to 18°±1%22% to 23% chance
Tomorrow±1°17° to 18°models agree0% to 0% chance
Mon±1°19° to 21°±24%24% to 48% chance
Tue±2°21° to 22°±4%4% to 8% chance
Wed±1°16° to 17°±16%29% to 45% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Newcastle upon Tyne

today, local time
Sunrise
06:46
Sunset
19:13
Daylight
12h 27m

Common questions

What's the weather in Newcastle upon Tyne today?
On this page we show what Met Office, European, American each forecast for Newcastle upon Tyne today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Newcastle upon Tyne today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Met Office, European, American for Newcastle upon Tyne and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Newcastle upon Tyne?
Over the last 30 days, the American model has been the most accurate for Newcastle upon Tyne (CheckWeather Score 91/100), ahead of the European at 85. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the UK accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Newcastle upon Tyne?
July is typically the warmest month in Newcastle upon Tyne, with average highs around 19°C.
How cold does Newcastle upon Tyne get?
The coldest month in Newcastle upon Tyne is January, when overnight lows average about 2°C.
How much rain does Newcastle upon Tyne get?
Newcastle upon Tyne sees roughly 1077 mm of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Newcastle upon Tyne?
The most comfortable time to visit Newcastle upon Tyne is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Rarely - Newcastle upon Tyne very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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