The iconic Ladies Day at Newcastle Racecourse returns on Saturday, July 26, 2026, with a mostly dry but breezy forecast. After a soggy 2025 event, this year's weather looks more favourable, though not as warm as the June heatwave during Plate Day.
What to expect
Light showers are possible just after 1pm, when the first race is scheduled, but most of the day should stay dry. Strong winds are expected, with the highest speeds of 21mph around 11am when doors open. The Met Office forecast for the North East states: "Variable cloud but also some sunny spells, especially later in the day. The odd light shower will be possible, but most parts staying dry. Breezy at first, easing later. Maximum temperature 21 °C."
Hour-by-hour forecast for Gosforth
- 12am: Cloudy, 16°C, 30% chance of rain
- 1am: Cloudy, 16°C, 40%
- 2am: Cloudy, 16°C, 40%
- 3am: Cloudy, 16°C, 20%
- 4am: Cloudy, 15°C, 10%
- 5am: Sunny intervals, 15°C, <5%
- 6am: Sunny intervals, 15°C, <5%
- 7am: Sunny, 16°C, <5%
- 8am: Sunny intervals, 17°C, <5%
- 9am: Sunny intervals, 18°C, 10%
- 10am: Sunny intervals, 18°C, 10%
- 11am: Cloudy, 18°C, 10%
- 12pm: Cloudy, 18°C, 10%
- 1pm: Sunny intervals, 19°C, 20%
- 2pm: Sunny intervals, 19°C, 20%
- 3pm: Sunny intervals, 20°C, 20%
- 4pm: Sunny intervals, 20°C, 10%
- 5pm: Sunny intervals, 21°C, <5%
- 6pm: Sunny intervals, 20°C, <5%
- 7pm: Sunny, 20°C, <5%
- 8pm: Sunny, 19°C, <5%
- 9pm: Clear, 18°C, <5%
- 10pm: Clear, 16°C, <5%
- 11pm: Partly cloudy, 15°C, <5%
