Leinster, Ireland
Newcastle
Newcastle is a village in Leinster, Ireland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 924. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population924
Local time16:20
53.07° N, 6.07° WElevation 17 mUTC+1 · Irish Standard Time
October: high / low14° / 9°
Rain this month128mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Newcastle at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:03 · 18:1510 h 12 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:46Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.8Next holiday26 OctoberOctober Bank HolidayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month18°C
Average high in July
Coolest month4°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
129 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
66 mm of rain
Warmest sea15°C
August
Monuments nearby4+
within 14 km
Weather in Newcastle
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 70%
Today22 Oct14°6°3.9 mm
Fri23 Oct13°6°28.9 mm
Sat24 Oct16°7°19.1 mm
Sun25 Oct13°8°
Mon26 Oct16°7°7.1 mm
Tue27 Oct16°9°3.7 mm
Wed28 Oct14°8°
Thu29 Oct15°9°1 mm
Fri30 Oct16°12°4.4 mm
Sat31 Oct16°10°30.3 mm
When to go to Newcastle
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 17 | 17 | 18 | 31 | 44 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 55 | 40 | 23 | 17 |
| High | 9° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 9° |
| Low | 4° | 4° | 4° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 9° | 6° | 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 116 | 86 | 90 | 77 | 84 | 75 | 66 | 80 | 86 | 128 | 129 | 124 |
| Wet days | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
| Sea | 9° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 12° | 11° |
What's on in Newcastle
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Newcastle
Outdoors around Newcastle
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Rock of KilcooleViewpoints
0.7 kmDruids Glen Golf CourseGolf courses
1 kmRoundwood Caravan & Camping ParkCamp sites
1.2 kmGlen Mill Golf ClubGolf courses
1.5 kmLough Dan Scout CentreCamp sites
3.3 kmTelegraph SlabClimbing
3.4 kmSki Club of IrelandSki area · 0 km of pistes · 4 lifts
19 kmNature around Newcastle
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Newcastle
Earthquakes around Newcastle
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record4within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.0Morfa Bychan 5 km ↙1984 · 127 km
Towns and villages around Newcastle
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Leabeg1.4 kmBallyvolan2.2 kmKilladreenan2.3 kmKiltimon2.8 kmKilmartin3.3 kmKilcoole3.8 kmNewtown Mount Kennedy3.9 kmNewtownmountkennedy3.9 kmKilday4.4 kmKilliskey4.8 kmKilpedder5.3 kmBallygannon5.3 kmKnockroe5.7 kmBalliahinch6.7 kmBallynerrin6.7 kmBallyduff Cross Roads6.8 kmNun’s Cross6.9 kmDelgany7.2 kmTomcoyle Lower7.3 kmAshford7.3 kmNewrath Bridge7.6 kmBallinalea7.8 kmGlendarragh7.9 kmDownshill7.9 kmCarriggower8 kmGreystones8.1 kmKnockatemple8.5 kmKnockadreet8.6 kmRathnew8.7 kmBallardbeg9.1 kmCalary Upper9.2 kmCalary Lower9.4 kmRedford9.5 kmKnockraheen9.8 kmBallylusk10 kmKilmurry10 kmWicklow10 kmKnockaphrumpa11 kmBallynabarny11 kmRoundwood11 kmWhite Hall11 kmTomriland Cross Roads11 kmCoolnakilly11 kmSraghmore11 kmHawkstown11 kmAshtown12 kmKilmacanogue12 kmBallyguile12 kmBallinaclogh12 kmKillough12 kmBallinaconbeg13 kmDunbur13 kmRaheen13 kmAnnamoe13 kmGlenealy13 kmBahana13 kmBallyorney14 kmKillbride14 kmBallydowling14 kmBallinteskin Cross Roads14 kmBallyhara14 kmKilpoole14 kmOldbridge14 kmCoolacork14 kmGarryduff Cross Roads14 kmBonabrocka14 kmNewtown Vevay14 kmBlackditch15 kmBlainroe15 kmBallymoney15 kmCrone15 kmBarnbown15 kmGormanstown15 kmBallymurrin15 kmCarrigeershinnagh15 km
Newcastle from above
Around Newcastle28 places to see, do and reach nearby
Vartry ReservoirNature9.2 kmRiver VartryNature9.5 kmWicklow Mountains National ParkNature23 kmLiffeyNature18 kmPowerscourt WaterfallNature13 kmRiver DargleNature16 kmLeamore StrandNature2.3 kmBreaches ShoalNature4.7 kmLugnaquillaMountain29 kmMullaghcleevaunMountain23 kmTonelageeMountain21 kmCloghernaghMountain27 kmCorrigasleggaunMountain28 kmSlievemaanMountain31 kmSki Club of IrelandSki area19 kmRaheen-a-CluigMonument14 kmKindlestown CastleMonument8.3 kmKilcoole ChurchMonument4.3 kmKilruddery HouseMonument13 kmKilcooleStation4.6 kmGreystonesStation8.4 kmWicklowStation9.0 kmBrayPlace15 kmWicklowPlace10 kmGreystonesPlace8.1 kmEnniskerryPlace15 kmKilcoolePlace3.8 kmKilmacanoguePlace12 km
Getting to Newcastle
Dublin AirportDUB
42 kmIsle of Man AirportIOM
148 kmGeorge Best Belfast City AirportBHD
173 kmKilcooleRailway station
4.6 kmGreystonesRailway station
8.4 kmWicklowRailway station
9 kmPlaces near Newcastle
Places with a climate like Newcastle
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Newcastle?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Newcastle.
What is the hottest month in Newcastle?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Newcastle?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Newcastle?
November is the wettest month with about 129 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Newcastle?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in March at about 8°C.