August · Australia
Best time to visit Newcastle in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Newcastle in August
Average temperature 16°C, 44 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
4.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Newcastle scores 4.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 44 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Newcastle mixes surf beaches with a harbour city energy-coastal baths and easy day trips north of Sydney. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
August in Newcastle — off-season conditions
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 44 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 4.7/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Newcastle — 4.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Newcastle in August?
- In August, Newcastle averages 16°C, 44 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Newcastle?
- August earns a 4.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Newcastle in August?
- Expect about 44 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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