Newcastle under Lyme climate
Newcastle under Lyme (England, United Kingdom) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 9 °C48 °F, and about 867 mm34 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Newcastle under Lyme climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 642 | 134 | 338 | 732.9 | 11 |
| Feb | 643 | 133 | 338 | 612.4 | 12 |
| Mar | 948 | 134 | 541 | 592.3 | 8 |
| Apr | 1254 | 338 | 846 | 532.1 | 3 |
| May | 1560 | 643 | 1152 | 642.5 | 0 |
| Jun | 1865 | 949 | 1457 | 773.1 | 0 |
| Jul | 2068 | 1152 | 1560 | 823.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 1967 | 1152 | 1559 | 813.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 1762 | 948 | 1355 | 652.6 | 0 |
| Oct | 1355 | 643 | 1049 | 863.4 | 1 |
| Nov | 948 | 438 | 643 | 833.3 | 4 |
| Dec | 643 | 235 | 439 | 833.2 | 8 |
| Year | 2068 | 133 | 948 | 86734 | 47 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 95% | 82% | 0.6 | 8:05 |
| Feb | 93% | 79% | 1.3 | 9:46 |
| Mar | 89% | 76% | 2.5 | 11:41 |
| Apr | 85% | 73% | 3.9 | 13:53 |
| May | 82% | 72% | 4.9 | 15:48 |
| Jun | 82% | 75% | 5.0 | 16:54 |
| Jul | 83% | 75% | 4.8 | 16:26 |
| Aug | 85% | 77% | 4.0 | 14:44 |
| Sep | 87% | 75% | 2.9 | 12:35 |
| Oct | 91% | 78% | 1.6 | 10:28 |
| Nov | 94% | 81% | 0.8 | 8:34 |
| Dec | 96% | 82% | 0.5 | 7:35 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Newcastle under Lyme is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 20 °C68 °F and a low of 11 °C52 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 6 °C42 °F and lows 1 °C34 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 12.2 °C21.9 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 867 mm34 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is October (86 mm3.4 in), the driest is April (53 mm2.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 82% in May to 96% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 72%) are typical of May. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in July to 13 km/h (8 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 7.6 hours in December to 16.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Newcastle under Lyme
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September: average highs of 17 °C62 °F to 20 °C68 °F with 65 mm2.6 in to 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 6 °C42 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Newcastle under Lyme
- Winter (December–February) — highs around 6 °C42 °F, lows 133 to 2 °C35 °F, about 72 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 948 to 15 °C60 °F, lows 134 to 6 °C43 °F, about 59 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 1865 to 20 °C68 °F, lows 949 to 11 °C52 °F, about 80 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 948 to 17 °C62 °F, lows 438 to 9 °C48 °F, about 78 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Newcastle under Lyme compares
Compared with Stoke-on-Trent, about 3 km to the east, Newcastle under Lyme has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 66 places in the United Kingdom covered by World Climates, Newcastle under Lyme is the 62nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 23rd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United Kingdom climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Aalborg (Denmark, Cfb), Århus (Denmark, Cfb) and Kristiansand (Norway, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Stoke-on-Trent 3 km · 9 °C49 °F · 853 mm34 in
- Telford 39 km · 9 °C48 °F · 806 mm32 in
- Burton upon Trent 45 km · 10 °C49 °F · 853 mm34 in
- Wolverhampton 47 km · 9 °C49 °F · 764 mm30 in
- Manchester 53 km · 10 °C49 °F · 1,002 mm39 in
- Oldham 61 km · 9 °C47 °F · 960 mm38 in
- Birmingham 62 km · 9 °C49 °F · 764 mm30 in
- Sheffield 67 km · 9 °C49 °F · 739 mm29 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Newcastle under Lyme?
July is the warmest month in Newcastle under Lyme, with an average high of 20 °C (68 °F) and an average low of 11 °C (52 °F).
What is the coldest month in Newcastle under Lyme?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 6 °C (42 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (34 °F).
When does it rain the most in Newcastle under Lyme?
October is the wettest month with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation; April is the driest with about 53 mm (2.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Newcastle under Lyme?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.