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When to go · Newcastle, New South Wales

Newcastle, New South Wales in July

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

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
17°C (63°F) / 8°C (46°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
High
Australia overall
Prices
High
Australia overall

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.

Is another month better than July?

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

Long-term averages
  • Newcastle, New South WalesHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Australia overall
High
Prices · Australia overall
High

Australia overall: Peak in the tropical north and the Red Centre during school holidays; ski season in the south-east.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jul: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jul: 17 °C (63 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Jul: 8 °C (46 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jul: 7 (better)

    Jan: 8

  • Crowds

    Jul: High

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Jul: High

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jul: 0

    Jan: 2

July: 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.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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