When to go · Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, dark, quiet); school holidays for coast crowds.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Low
- United Kingdom overall
- Prices
- Low
- United Kingdom overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, dark, quiet); school holidays for coast crowds.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Newcastle upon Tyne's best window: May–Sep for the coast and long evenings; Nov–Dec for the Christmas market.
- JuneGreatInside Newcastle upon Tyne's best window: May–Sep for the coast and long evenings; Nov–Dec for the Christmas market.
- JulyGreatInside Newcastle upon Tyne's best window: May–Sep for the coast and long evenings; Nov–Dec for the Christmas market.
- AugustGreatInside Newcastle upon Tyne's best window: May–Sep for the coast and long evenings; Nov–Dec for the Christmas market.
Weather in February
- Newcastle upon TyneHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 11 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United Kingdom overall
- Low
- Prices · United Kingdom overall
- Low
United Kingdom overall: Cold and damp; a city month. Half-term week fills family sights.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Newcastle upon Tyne, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Feb: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 11
May: 11
Crowds
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
May: 0
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, dark, quiet); school holidays for coast crowds.
May: Inside Newcastle upon Tyne's best window: May–Sep for the coast and long evenings; Nov–Dec for the Christmas market.
Newcastle upon Tyne: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast