How often is the Newcastle weather forecast updated?

We refresh current conditions and the outlook regularly through the day, so the temperature, hourly strip and rain radar reflect the latest data. The seven-day outlook is recalculated as new model runs come in.

How accurate is the seven-day forecast for Newcastle?

The first three to four days are the most reliable. Accuracy tapers over the back half of the week, so treat the far end of the outlook as a guide to the trend rather than a firm promise. For plans in the next day or two, the hourly strip is the most dependable view.

What does "feels like" temperature mean?

The "feels like", or apparent, temperature blends the air temperature with humidity, wind and sunshine to estimate how the conditions actually feel on your skin. Wind and low humidity make it feel colder than the thermometer reads, while high humidity and strong sun make it feel warmer.

Where does the Newcastle weather data come from?

Forecasts and current conditions are sourced from Open-Meteo, which aggregates leading national weather models. Newcastle coverage is independent and not affiliated with any government weather agency.

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Newcastle Weather Today

Live rain radar, current conditions, an hour-by-hour outlook and a seven-day forecast for Newcastle, with original writing about the city's climate from The Daily Newcastle.

Today's briefing

Newcastle is starting off chilly at 15 degrees this morning, though it'll feel more like 11 with a brisk 20 kilometre per hour wind coming through, and we're only expecting to reach 17 degrees by this afternoon with just an 8 percent chance of rain. It's a decent enough day ahead with a UV index of 4, so you'll want to slip on a warm layer or light jacket to combat that cool wind, especially if you're heading out for a walk along the foreshore. Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday's shaping up a bit wetter with a 43 percent chance of rain and a top of 18 degrees, but Sunday should clear up nicely with mostly dry conditions and just an 8 percent rain chance as we reach 17 degrees.

Weather

Newcastle weather

16°C

Clear now, 16°C / 9°C today.

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16°C

Clear · feels like 12°C

Today: 16°C / 9°C
Humidity: 49%
Wind: 21 km/h NW
UV index: 1 · Low
Sunrise: 6:54 am
Sunset: 5:02 pm
Updated: 3:31 pm

Next 24 hours

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Live rain radar

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Animated rain radar via RainViewer (Bureau of Meteorology sources). Full Bureau of Meteorology radar loop.

Seven-day forecast

Mon
Clear
16°C 9°C
Rain 0%
Tue
Partly cloudy
17°C 8°C
Rain 0%
Wed
Showers
16°C 10°C
Rain 77%
Thu
Drizzle
18°C 16°C
Rain 69%
Fri
Drizzle
18°C 16°C
Rain 42%
Sat
Drizzle
19°C 14°C
Rain 59%
Sun
Drizzle
18°C 15°C
Rain 39%

Air quality

Good

US AQI

PM2.5: 3
PM10: 4
Ozone: 58

Air quality by Open-Meteo (CAMS), in µg/m³.

Sun and moon

Sunrise: 6:54 am
Sunset: 5:02 pm
Daylight: 10h 8m

New moon

3% lit

From the weather desk

Newcastle weather, explained

How to read the Newcastle forecast

A good forecast is really three views at once. The current panel tells you what it feels like outside right now, which is what matters before you head out the door. The hourly strip is for planning the next part of your day: when the rain band arrives, when the wind picks up, when it is warm enough to walk. The seven-day outlook is for the week ahead, and it is most reliable in the first three or four days. Read it from the top down and you will almost always have what you need for Newcastle.

What the UV index actually means

The UV index rates the strength of the sun's ultraviolet radiation on a simple scale. Below 3 is low and you can be outside safely without protection. From 3 to 7 is moderate to high, the point at which sunburn becomes likely within an hour, so a hat and sunscreen earn their keep. Above 8 is very high to extreme, and skin can burn in minutes around the middle of the day. The index peaks at solar noon, not at the hottest part of the afternoon, so the safest habit is to check the number rather than judge by the temperature.

Why the overnight low matters as much as the high

Daytime maximums get the headlines, but the overnight minimum shapes how the day actually feels. A cold night means a slow, crisp start and, on clear evenings, the chance of fog or frost before dawn. A mild night means the warmth carries over and the morning is comfortable from the outset. Clear skies let heat escape and push the low down; cloud cover traps it and keeps the night warmer. That is why two days with the same maximum can feel completely different depending on the night that came before.

Common questions

Newcastle weather FAQ

How often is the Newcastle weather forecast updated?: We refresh current conditions and the outlook regularly through the day, so the temperature, hourly strip and rain radar reflect the latest data. The seven-day outlook is recalculated as new model runs come in.
How accurate is the seven-day forecast for Newcastle?: The first three to four days are the most reliable. Accuracy tapers over the back half of the week, so treat the far end of the outlook as a guide to the trend rather than a firm promise. For plans in the next day or two, the hourly strip is the most dependable view.
What does "feels like" temperature mean?: The "feels like", or apparent, temperature blends the air temperature with humidity, wind and sunshine to estimate how the conditions actually feel on your skin. Wind and low humidity make it feel colder than the thermometer reads, while high humidity and strong sun make it feel warmer.
Where does the Newcastle weather data come from?: Forecasts and current conditions are sourced from Open-Meteo, which aggregates leading national weather models. Newcastle coverage is independent and not affiliated with any government weather agency.

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