Newcastle, New South Wales in August: weather, festivals and crowds

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Newcastle, New South Wales

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Jan school holidays (crowded, hot, pricier beds); Jun–Aug for swimming.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Newcastle, New South WalesHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 48 °F (9 °C), rain on about 7 days

Australia overall: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Newcastle, New South Wales, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Jan school holidays (crowded, hot, pricier beds); Jun–Aug for swimming.

January: Inside Newcastle, New South Wales's best window: Sep–Apr (warm, beach weather); Mar–May and Sep–Nov for mild walking.

Newcastle, New South Wales: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.