Newcastle
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Newcastle month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Newcastle are typically April, May and August, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. December is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), July the coldest (average low 4°C), and February the wettest (about 137 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.6 | 15.3 | 128 | 11.0 |
| February | 27.1 | 15.6 | 137 | 9.9 |
| March | 26.5 | 13.8 | 96 | 10.4 |
| April | 23.8 | 10.9 | 60 | 9.6 |
| May | 22.1 | 7.1 | 18 | 9.5 |
| June | 19.8 | 4.0 | 7 | 9.6 |
| July | 20.1 | 3.5 | 10 | 9.7 |
| August | 23.3 | 6.1 | 14 | 10.1 |
| September | 26.4 | 9.7 | 37 | 10.2 |
| October | 26.7 | 11.5 | 67 | 10.2 |
| November | 27.5 | 13.5 | 97 | 10.4 |
| December | 27.8 | 15.2 | 131 | 10.5 |
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01 · OverviewNewcastle, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Newcastle took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Newcastle
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Newcastle
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Newcastle
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Newcastle
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Newcastle
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Newcastle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Newcastle
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01 · Q&AWhere is Newcastle located and what are its coordinates?
Newcastle is situated in South Africa at geographic coordinates -27.7580, 29.9318, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Newcastle?
Newcastle has a recorded population of approximately 404,838 and observes the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Newcastle?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Newcastle include ZU, XH, AF, NSO, EN-ZA, TN, ST, TS, SS, VE, NR, with ZAR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Newcastle?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Newcastle, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.
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