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Western Australia, Australia

Newman

Newman is a small town in Western Australia, Australia, 543 m above sea level. It has a population of about 6,456 (2021). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population6,456
Local time00:03
23.36° S, 119.74° EElevation 543 mUTC+8 · Australian Western Standard Time
Postal code6753
The year in Newmanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low34° / 20°
Rain this month4mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Newman at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month39°C

Average high in January

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

60 mm of rain

Driest monthOctober

4 mm of rain

Weather in Newman

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
27°C

Clear · wind 16 km/h · humidity 21%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct38°22°
Sat24 Oct33°22°
Sun25 Oct29°17°
Mon26 Oct31°18°
Tue27 Oct32°20°
Wed28 Oct31°19°
Thu29 Oct27°21°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct34°20°
Sat31 Oct36°23°0.5 mm

When to go to Newman

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4143466589961009878595052
High39°37°35°32°27°22°22°25°30°34°37°38°
Low27°25°23°20°14°10°9°11°15°20°23°25°
Rain (mm)609339251820146541044
Wet days765322011133

What's on in Newman

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Newman

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Yurlu Caravan ParkCamp sites
0.9 km
lookout (2.0m)Viewpoints
1.2 km
Fortescue Golf ClubGolf courses
1.3 km
Opthalmia DamCamp sites
15 km

Nature around Newman

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Newman

Eclipses and meteor showers

Tropical storms · Newman

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Newman

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Newman from above

Around Newman1 places to see, do and reach nearby

Postal code

6753

Getting to Newman

Newman AirportZNE
9.7 km
Paraburdoo AirportPBO
204 km

Places near Newman

Places with a climate like Newman

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Newman?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Newman.
What is the hottest month in Newman?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 39°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Newman?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Newman?
January is the wettest month with about 60 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
What is the postal code of Newman?
The postal code of Newman is 6753.