Newcastle's winters are cold and unpredictable, with temperatures often dropping below freezing from January to March, averaging around 1-3°C. Spring is a time of gradual warming, but it can still be quite chilly in April, with temperatures averaging just 1°C. May marks the beginning of warmer months, with temperatures rising to an average of 5°C and occasionally reaching into the early twenties. Summer brings mild to warm weather, with July being the warmest month, averaging around 14°C. Autumn is generally cool but not cold, with temperatures ranging from 3-12°C, before dropping again in winter.