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New Year’s Eve is approaching, but what will the weather be like on the big night?

Expect a few midnight kisses in a downpour.
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We’re all excited for New Year’s Eve so we can say goodbye to the rollercoaster year that was 2024.

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With all the ups and downs of the last 12 months in the rear-view mirror, countless Australians are planning to let loose and party as we ring in the new year on December 31.

Rooftop parties, beachside festivities and so much more are on the cards for New Year’s Eve – but will the weather cooperate with all our big plans?

While weather predictions aren’t always accurate, we’ve done some research to figure out exactly what the weather is supposed to be doing in each of Australia’s capital cities on New Year’s Eve.

Sydney

Plan for a cloudy start to 2025 in Sydney, where BoM is predicting New Year’s Eve to have a medium chance of showers later in the day. There’s a 40 per cent chance of rain.

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Temperatures will be on the warmer side, with highs of 29 degrees and lows of 21 degrees.

On NYD, it will still be cloudy with 40 per cent chance of showers, and temperatures are expected to hit 28 degrees.

Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Sydney.

Brisbane

What is summer in Brisbane without some heat? BoM is predicting it’ll be slightly cloudy on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day with a high chance of showers across both.

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The temperatures are expected to hit 30 degrees on NYE and 29 degrees on NYD, so at least you’ll be warm in your party outfit.

Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Brisbane.

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Melbourne

BoM is predicting a reasonably pleasant New Year’s Eve for Melbourne, with temperatures hitting 25 degrees on the last day of 2024, along with sunshine and some clouds.

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This sunny weather will continue into NYD with some clouds and a 10 per cent chance of rain. Your first day of 2025 will be between 15 and 25 degrees.

Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Melbourne.

Adelaide

Expect a warm start to 2025 in Adelaide, where the temperatures will hitting 30 degrees on New Year’s Eve and 28 degrees on January 1.

As for the sun, BoM says it will be out in force on both days (despite a 5 per cent chance of rain on NYE) so make the most of the clear conditions.

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Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Adelaide.

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Canberra

Canberra will see the clouds roll in on New Year’s Eve, but they are expected to clear on January 1.

BoM currently predicts highs of 31 degrees on NYE and 32 degrees on NYD, so stay cool, Canberra! There is also a chance of rain on both days.

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Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Canberra.

Hobart

It’s going to be a cooler start to 2025 in Hobart, where BoM is predicting a top temperature of 23 degrees on New Year’s Eve and 22 degrees on New Year’s Day.

Expect cloud cover on both days and a chance of rain.

Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Hobart.

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Perth

It’ll be warm and sunny in Perth for New Year’s Eve with a top of 35 degrees expecting, and it will get even warmed on New Year’s Day with a top of 37 degrees.

Expect sun on both days and a small 5 per cent chance of rain on NYD.

Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Perth.

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Darwin

BoM is expecting a hot and rainy NYE and NYD for Darwin, with tops of 34 degrees for NYE and 60% of rain. There is also the chance of a thunderstorm.

On NYD, expect tops of 35 degrees with a 60% chance of showers, which include the chance of a thunderstorm.

Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Darwin.

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