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Newcastle and Gateshead: month by month

Average temperature, rainfall, sunshine and daylight for each month, what to pack, and the bank holidays that can change crowds and prices. Averages are Met Office 1991-2020 figures, not a forecast.

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The Gateshead Millennium Bridge reflected in the River Tyne, with the Tyne Bridge and The Glasshouse behind
The Gateshead Millennium Bridge reflected in the River Tyne, with the Tyne Bridge and The Glasshouse behindPhoto: WISEBUYS21, CC0
Jesmond Dene, Ouseburn and Jesmond
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Laing Art Gallery, Grainger Town
Under a roof: Laing Art GalleryPhoto: Mark Smiles, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Newcastle and Gateshead climate by month

Warmest month: July (highs about 18°C). Coolest: January (about 7°C). Wettest: November (71 mm). Driest: March (39 mm).

Station: Tynemouth. Mean daily maximum and minimum, rainfall, days with 1 mm or more, sunshine hours and day length.
MonthMax °CMin °CRain mmRain daysSun hoursDaylight
January7.42.54610637 h 45
February7.92.6419869 h 31
March9.33.539812411 h 49
April10.95.143816114 h 06
May13.37.342920016 h 13
June16.010.3561018617 h 20
July18.412.5521018716 h 44
August18.312.4641017414 h 52
September16.210.645914212 h 32
October13.57.8551110410 h 16
November10.05.17112698 h 17
December7.72.85511567 h 11

Source: Met Office, Tynemouth, 1991-2020 averages (Open Government Licence v3.0). Daylight is calculated from the latitude of Newcastle and Gateshead for the 15th of each month. Tynemouth is on the coast at the mouth of the Tyne, east of Newcastle city centre, so these are coastal figures; inland Newcastle and Gateshead are not measured by this station.

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January in Newcastle and Gateshead

3–7°CTypical night to day
46 mmRain, 10 days
7 h 45Daylight
63 hSunshine in the month

What to expect

  • Days average 7.4°C at the warmest and nights 2.5°C at the coolest.
  • About 46 mm of rain falls over roughly 10 days with 1 mm or more.
  • Expect about 63 hours of sunshine in the month and 7 h 45 of daylight in the middle of the month.
  • This is the coolest month on average.

Planning

  • Short days (about 7 h 45 of daylight): plan outdoor sights for the middle of the day and keep evenings for museums, food and shows.
  • Averaging about 63 hours of sunshine in the month, so keep an indoor back-up for each day (see our rainy-day guide).

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves, with thermal or wool layers underneath.
  • Shoes with a good grip for cold mornings.
  • A light waterproof or a compact umbrella: about 10 days a month see 1 mm or more.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays (public holidays) in Jan

  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027: New Year’s Day
  • Mon, Jan 3, 2028: New Year’s Day

February in Newcastle and Gateshead

3–8°CTypical night to day
41 mmRain, 9 days
9 h 31Daylight
86 hSunshine in the month

What to expect

  • Days average 7.9°C at the warmest and nights 2.6°C at the coolest.
  • About 41 mm of rain falls over roughly 9 days with 1 mm or more.
  • Expect about 86 hours of sunshine in the month and 9 h 31 of daylight in the middle of the month.

Planning

  • About 9 h 31 of daylight: enough for a full day out, but check sunset if you plan a viewpoint or a long walk.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves, with thermal or wool layers underneath.
  • Shoes with a good grip for cold mornings.
  • A light waterproof or a compact umbrella: about 9 days a month see 1 mm or more.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays (public holidays) in Feb

No bank holidays in England in February for the next two years.

March in Newcastle and Gateshead

4–9°CTypical night to day
39 mmRain, 8 days
11 h 49Daylight
124 hSunshine in the month

What to expect

  • Days average 9.3°C at the warmest and nights 3.5°C at the coolest.
  • About 39 mm of rain falls over roughly 8 days with 1 mm or more, the driest month of the year here.
  • Expect about 124 hours of sunshine in the month and 11 h 49 of daylight in the middle of the month.

Planning

  • About 11 h 49 of daylight: enough for a full day out, but check sunset if you plan a viewpoint or a long walk.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves, with thermal or wool layers underneath.
  • A packable waterproof, just in case: a drier month on average, but showers still happen.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays (public holidays) in Mar

  • Fri, Mar 26, 2027: Good Friday
  • Mon, Mar 29, 2027: Easter Monday

April in Newcastle and Gateshead

5–11°CTypical night to day
43 mmRain, 8 days
14 h 06Daylight
161 hSunshine in the month

What to expect

  • Days average 10.9°C at the warmest and nights 5.1°C at the coolest.
  • About 43 mm of rain falls over roughly 8 days with 1 mm or more.
  • Expect about 161 hours of sunshine in the month and 14 h 06 of daylight in the middle of the month.

Planning

  • About 14 h 06 of daylight: enough for a full day out, but check sunset if you plan a viewpoint or a long walk.

What to pack

  • A warm jacket and a sweater or fleece you can take off indoors.
  • A packable waterproof, just in case: a drier month on average, but showers still happen.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays (public holidays) in Apr

  • Fri, Apr 14, 2028: Good Friday
  • Mon, Apr 17, 2028: Easter Monday

May in Newcastle and Gateshead

7–13°CTypical night to day
42 mmRain, 9 days
16 h 13Daylight
200 hSunshine in the month

What to expect

  • Days average 13.3°C at the warmest and nights 7.3°C at the coolest.
  • About 42 mm of rain falls over roughly 9 days with 1 mm or more.
  • Expect about 200 hours of sunshine in the month, the sunniest of the year and 16 h 13 of daylight in the middle of the month.

Planning

  • Long days (about 16 h 13 of daylight): there is time for an early start and a late walk.

What to pack

  • A warm jacket and a sweater or fleece you can take off indoors.
  • A packable waterproof, just in case: a drier month on average, but showers still happen.
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat for long days outdoors.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays (public holidays) in May

  • Mon, May 3, 2027: Early May bank holiday
  • Mon, May 31, 2027: Spring bank holiday
  • Mon, May 1, 2028: Early May bank holiday
  • Mon, May 29, 2028: Spring bank holiday

June in Newcastle and Gateshead

10–16°CTypical night to day
56 mmRain, 10 days
17 h 20Daylight
186 hSunshine in the month

What to expect

  • Days average 16.0°C at the warmest and nights 10.3°C at the coolest.
  • About 56 mm of rain falls over roughly 10 days with 1 mm or more.
  • Expect about 186 hours of sunshine in the month and 17 h 20 of daylight in the middle of the month.

Planning

  • Long days (about 17 h 20 of daylight): there is time for an early start and a late walk.

What to pack

  • Light layers: a sweater or fleece over a T-shirt, and a light jacket for the evening.
  • A light waterproof or a compact umbrella: about 10 days a month see 1 mm or more.
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat for long days outdoors.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays (public holidays) in Jun

No bank holidays in England in June for the next two years.

July in Newcastle and Gateshead

13–18°CTypical night to day
52 mmRain, 10 days
16 h 44Daylight
187 hSunshine in the month

What to expect

  • Days average 18.4°C at the warmest and nights 12.5°C at the coolest.
  • About 52 mm of rain falls over roughly 10 days with 1 mm or more.
  • Expect about 187 hours of sunshine in the month and 16 h 44 of daylight in the middle of the month.
  • This is the warmest month on average.

Planning

  • Long days (about 16 h 44 of daylight): there is time for an early start and a late walk.

What to pack

  • Light layers: a sweater or fleece over a T-shirt, and a light jacket for the evening.
  • A light waterproof or a compact umbrella: about 10 days a month see 1 mm or more.
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat for long days outdoors.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays (public holidays) in Jul

No bank holidays in England in July for the next two years.

August in Newcastle and Gateshead

12–18°CTypical night to day
64 mmRain, 10 days
14 h 52Daylight
174 hSunshine in the month

What to expect

  • Days average 18.3°C at the warmest and nights 12.4°C at the coolest.
  • About 64 mm of rain falls over roughly 10 days with 1 mm or more.
  • Expect about 174 hours of sunshine in the month and 14 h 52 of daylight in the middle of the month.

Planning

  • About 14 h 52 of daylight: enough for a full day out, but check sunset if you plan a viewpoint or a long walk.

What to pack

  • Light layers: a sweater or fleece over a T-shirt, and a light jacket for the evening.
  • A light waterproof or a compact umbrella: about 10 days a month see 1 mm or more.
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat for long days outdoors.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays (public holidays) in Aug

  • Mon, Aug 30, 2027: Summer bank holiday
  • Mon, Aug 28, 2028: Summer bank holiday

September in Newcastle and Gateshead

11–16°CTypical night to day
45 mmRain, 9 days
12 h 32Daylight
142 hSunshine in the month

What to expect

  • Days average 16.2°C at the warmest and nights 10.6°C at the coolest.
  • About 45 mm of rain falls over roughly 9 days with 1 mm or more.
  • Expect about 142 hours of sunshine in the month and 12 h 32 of daylight in the middle of the month.

Planning

  • About 12 h 32 of daylight: enough for a full day out, but check sunset if you plan a viewpoint or a long walk.

What to pack

  • Light layers: a sweater or fleece over a T-shirt, and a light jacket for the evening.
  • A packable waterproof, just in case: a drier month on average, but showers still happen.
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat for long days outdoors.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays (public holidays) in Sep

No bank holidays in England in September for the next two years.

October in Newcastle and Gateshead

8–14°CTypical night to day
55 mmRain, 11 days
10 h 16Daylight
104 hSunshine in the month

What to expect

  • Days average 13.5°C at the warmest and nights 7.8°C at the coolest.
  • About 55 mm of rain falls over roughly 11 days with 1 mm or more.
  • Expect about 104 hours of sunshine in the month and 10 h 16 of daylight in the middle of the month.

Planning

  • About 10 h 16 of daylight: enough for a full day out, but check sunset if you plan a viewpoint or a long walk.

What to pack

  • A warm jacket and a sweater or fleece you can take off indoors.
  • A light waterproof or a compact umbrella: about 11 days a month see 1 mm or more.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays (public holidays) in Oct

No bank holidays in England in October for the next two years.

November in Newcastle and Gateshead

5–10°CTypical night to day
71 mmRain, 12 days
8 h 17Daylight
69 hSunshine in the month

What to expect

  • Days average 10.0°C at the warmest and nights 5.1°C at the coolest.
  • About 71 mm of rain falls over roughly 12 days with 1 mm or more, the wettest month of the year here.
  • Expect about 69 hours of sunshine in the month and 8 h 17 of daylight in the middle of the month.

Planning

  • Short days (about 8 h 17 of daylight): plan outdoor sights for the middle of the day and keep evenings for museums, food and shows.
  • Averaging about 69 hours of sunshine in the month, so keep an indoor back-up for each day (see our rainy-day guide).

What to pack

  • A warm jacket and a sweater or fleece you can take off indoors.
  • A proper waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with wet sidewalks: this is one of the wetter months here (12 days with 1 mm or more).
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays (public holidays) in Nov

No bank holidays in England in November for the next two years.

December in Newcastle and Gateshead

3–8°CTypical night to day
55 mmRain, 11 days
7 h 11Daylight
56 hSunshine in the month

What to expect

  • Days average 7.7°C at the warmest and nights 2.8°C at the coolest.
  • About 55 mm of rain falls over roughly 11 days with 1 mm or more.
  • Expect about 56 hours of sunshine in the month and 7 h 11 of daylight in the middle of the month.

Planning

  • Short days (about 7 h 11 of daylight): plan outdoor sights for the middle of the day and keep evenings for museums, food and shows.
  • Averaging about 56 hours of sunshine in the month, so keep an indoor back-up for each day (see our rainy-day guide).

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves, with thermal or wool layers underneath.
  • Shoes with a good grip for cold mornings.
  • A light waterproof or a compact umbrella: about 11 days a month see 1 mm or more.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays (public holidays) in Dec

  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026: Christmas Day
  • Mon, Dec 28, 2026: Boxing Day
  • Mon, Dec 27, 2027: Christmas Day
  • Tue, Dec 28, 2027: Boxing Day

Holidays and busy periods

Bank holidays (public holidays) for England come from GOV.UK, listed for the next two years in each month above. Many Britons travel on bank holiday weekends, so book transport and rooms early.

School vacations are set by each local council, so we do not list dates here. Check School term and holiday dates (GOV.UK).

From our Newcastle and Gateshead guide

Newcastle is a year-round city break; the coast is at its best in the longer days of late spring and summer.

  • Spring and summer (April to September): Longer days for the beaches at Tynemouth and Cullercoats, walks in Jesmond Dene and eating outside on the Quayside. Check opening days at seasonal sights such as Tynemouth Priory and Castle.
  • Autumn and winter (October to March): A good time for the museums, galleries and theatres. Some coastal sights open on fewer days, so check before you travel.

We do not publish crowd or price seasonality: none of the sources used for this page states it.

How we work this out

  • Temperatures, rainfall, rain days and sunshine are the Met Office 1991-2020 monthly averages for one weather station (Tynemouth). They describe a typical month, not a forecast. We never call a live weather service for this page.
  • Packing: warm coat below 10°C highs, warm jacket below 15°C, light layers below 20°C. A full waterproof when a month has 12 or more days with 1 mm of rain or at least 80 mm; a light waterproof from 9 days; sunscreen and a hat from May to September. Shoes with grip when typical nights are 3°C or colder.
  • Daylight is the astronomical day length, including the usual allowance for atmospheric refraction, on the 15th of the month at the latitude of Newcastle and Gateshead.

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