Climate twin
Places with weather like Newcastle under Lyme
England, United Kingdom
Newcastle under Lyme has a near-identical climate twin abroad: Leeuwarden, Netherlands, 89% alike.
Around the world
The closest match in each country, outside United Kingdom.
LeeuwardenFriesland, Netherlands
Highs within 1.8°F (1.0°C) · lows within 1.0°F (0.6°C) · similar rainfall
537 km away · Compare side by side
89%
alike
DublinIreland
Highs within 2.2°F (1.2°C) · lows within 1.0°F (0.6°C) · similar rainfall
271 km away · Compare side by side
87%
alike
KielSchleswig-Holstein, Germany
Highs within 2.7°F (1.5°C) · lows within 1.5°F (0.8°C) · similar rainfall
827 km away · Compare side by side
85%
alike
BruggeFlanders, Belgium
Highs within 2.7°F (1.5°C) · lows within 2.7°F (1.5°C) · similar rainfall
422 km away · Compare side by side
82%
alike
CopenhagenDenmark
Highs within 2.9°F (1.6°C) · lows within 2.2°F (1.2°C) · 18% less rain
1,002 km away · Compare side by side
81%
alike
Elsewhere in United Kingdom
One city per state or province, at least 150 km away.
MiddlesbroughEngland, United Kingdom
Highs within 1.2°F (0.7°C) · lows within 1.0°F (0.6°C) · similar rainfall
187 km away · Compare side by side
93%
alike
EdinburghScotland, United Kingdom
Highs within 1.0°F (0.6°C) · lows within 1.0°F (0.6°C) · 12% less rain
334 km away · Compare side by side
92%
alike
BelfastNorthern Ireland, United Kingdom
Highs within 1.3°F (0.7°C) · lows within 1.0°F (0.6°C) · similar rainfall
300 km away · Compare side by side
92%
alike
How twins are matched
Each city’s twelve monthly highs, lows and rainfall totals (1991–2020 climate normals) are compared with every other city’s. Each year starts at its coldest month, so seasons line up across hemispheres: Newcastle under Lyme’s winter is matched against a Southern Hemisphere city’s winter. 100% would be an identical year. Cities within 150 km are left out, since they share the same weather.
Newcastle under Lyme’s full climate, month by month · Find cities that fit the weather you like