Weather in Newcastle in May
In an average May, Newcastle sees a daily high around 19°C and a low around 16°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 19°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 17°C to 21°C |
| Average low | 16°C |
| Typical low range | 14°C to 18°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
25°C
2013-05-01
Lowest
13°C
2000-05-30
Low
Highest
20°C
2000-05-02
Lowest
9°C
2000-05-28
Feels-like
Highest
25°C
2013-05-01
Lowest
5°C
2000-05-28
Humidity
Highest
16.6 g/m³
2026-05-27
Lowest
6.0 g/m³
1987-05-28
Wind
Highest
63 km/h
1985-05-20
Lowest
8 km/h
2013-05-07
Gust
Highest
98 km/h
1997-05-10
Lowest
15 km/h
2002-05-07
Precip
Wettest
271 mm
2025
Driest
19 mm
2016
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