Monthly climate guide
Newcastle weather in July
Expect mild weather in Newcastle in July: afternoons reach about 20°C (68°F), while nights drop to around 5°C (40°F). Around 15 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as June and 3°C cooler than August.
What stands out in July
- Temperatures are climbing — August is around 4°C warmer.
- In Newcastle, July is mid-winter — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 72% less rain than Newcastle's average.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 16°C.
July is typically Newcastle's coolest month.
Avg high
20°C
68°F
Avg low
5°C
40°F
Rainfall
15 mm
very dry
Humidity
51%
relative
Sky
20%
cloud · mostly sunny
Newcastle weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C / 86°F | 15°C / 60°F | 104 mm | 65% | 63% |
| February | 30°C / 85°F | 15°C / 59°F | 84 mm | 66% | 61% |
| March | 29°C / 83°F | 14°C / 57°F | 80 mm | 65% | 56% |
| April | 25°C / 77°F | 11°C / 51°F | 40 mm | 64% | 47% |
| May | 23°C / 74°F | 8°C / 47°F | 15 mm | 56% | 29% |
| June | 20°C / 69°F | 5°C / 41°F | 6 mm | 51% | 19% |
| July | 20°C / 68°F | 5°C / 40°F | 15 mm | 51% | 20% |
| August | 24°C / 75°F | 7°C / 44°F | 14 mm | 47% | 24% |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 10°C / 50°F | 35 mm | 47% | 33% |
| October | 29°C / 84°F | 11°C / 53°F | 63 mm | 54% | 48% |
| November | 30°C / 86°F | 13°C / 55°F | 84 mm | 58% | 60% |
| December | 30°C / 87°F | 15°C / 59°F | 112 mm | 63% | 68% |
What to pack for July
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is July a good time to visit Newcastle?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Newcastle →Other South Africa cities in July
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Newcastle in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Newcastle?
Yes. July is one of the best months for Newcastle, with highs around 20°C and about 15 mm of rain.
How warm is Newcastle in July?
Average highs are about 20°C (68°F) and average lows about 5°C (40°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Newcastle in July?
Newcastle typically gets around 15 mm of rain in July — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Newcastle (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.