Weather in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia in January
In an average January, Newcastle sees a daily high around 26°C and a low around 21°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 26°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 22°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 21°C |
| Typical low range | 19°C to 23°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
38°C
2013-01-18
Lowest
20°C
1995-01-22
Low
Highest
26°C
1994-01-08
Lowest
16°C
1990-01-17
Feels-like
Highest
56°C
2013-01-18
Lowest
20°C
1995-01-22
Humidity
Highest
21.9 g/m³
2001-01-27
Lowest
8.7 g/m³
2021-01-16
Wind
Highest
45 km/h
2016-01-14
Lowest
10 km/h
1988-01-03
Precip
Wettest
278 mm
2016
Driest
13 mm
2003
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