Weather in Newcastle in May
In an average May, Newcastle sees a daily high around 20°C and a low around 11°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 20°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 17°C to 23°C |
| Average low | 11°C |
| Typical low range | 7°C to 15°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
28°C
2013-05-01
Lowest
12°C
1987-05-27
Low
Highest
19°C
2026-05-02
Lowest
3°C
1987-05-28
Feels-like
Highest
30°C
2013-05-01
Lowest
0°C
1987-05-28
Humidity
Highest
16.5 g/m³
2015-05-02
Lowest
4.9 g/m³
1994-05-25
Wind
Highest
41 km/h
2022-05-31
Lowest
5 km/h
2022-05-25
Gust
Highest
86 km/h
2020-05-02
Lowest
12 km/h
1994-05-31
Precip
Wettest
153 mm
1981
Driest
9 mm
2018
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