We’re all excited for New Year’s Eve so we can say goodbye to the rollercoaster year that was 2024 and enter 2025 with a fresh feeling.
As expected, people like to dance the night away on New Year’s Eve and enter the new year feeling happy and surrounded by friends and family.
The real question is, whatever your New Year’s plans may be, will the weather cooperate?
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 New Year’s Weather
You can expect the temperature to reach 27 degrees on New Year’s Eve with some clouds and a light breeze in the afternoon.
The night will get to a low of 22 degrees with 78% humidity and a 5% chance of rain.
New Year’s Day will reach a top of 28 degrees, with wind gusts of up to 37km/h and no chance of showers. The temperature will then drop to a low of 23 degrees overnight.
Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Sydney.
Brisbane New Year’s Weather
What is summer in Brisbane without a few storms? AccuWeather is currently predicting one on New Year’s Eve that may put a dampener on your plans.
Expect a cloudy day with a heavy thunderstorm in the morning, followed by several others throughout the day. Almost 5mm of rain is expected, with the temperature dropping to a humid 20 degrees overnight.
As for New Year’s Day, expect similar weather conditions with a low of 21 degrees, a high of 30, and thunderstorms throughout the day with almost 8mm of rain expected.
Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Brisbane.
Melbourne New Year’s Weather
AccuWeather is predicting a surprisingly balmy New Year’s Eve in Melbourne, with temperatures hitting 26 on New Year’s Eve and 23 degrees on New Year’s Day.
With sunshine, a light breeze, and not-too-hot, not-too-cold temperatures, Melbourne currently has picture-perfect weather conditions predicted for all your New Year’s celebrations.
Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Melbourne.
Adelaide New Year’s Weather
Expect a lovely start to 2024 in Adelaide, where the temperatures will go from 28 degrees on New Year’s Eve to 27 degrees on January 1. The perfect temperature!
As for the sun, AccuWeather says it will be shining brightly across both days!
Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Adelaide.
Canberra New Year’s Weather
Canberra is predicted to have very sunny, warm weather on New Year’s Eve with a top of 29 degrees, with wind gusts of up to 35 km/h.
As for the following day, the temperature will top out at a very warm 31 degrees, also with lots of sun. Both nights will drop to a low of 15 degrees – so make sure to rug up if you are out late (or early in the morning).
Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Canberra.
Hobart New Year’s Weather
It’s going to be a chilly start to 2025 in Hobart, where AccuWeather is predicting a top temperature of just 21 degrees and lows of 10 degrees on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day with periods of sunshine and a risk of showers.
Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Hobart.
Perth New Year’s Weather
It’s going to be sunny and temperate in Perth for New Year’s Eve, with some cloud cover on the day itself.
AccuWeather predicts the weather will be very similar across both days with highs of 35 and 37 degrees respectively.
Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Perth.
Darwin New Year’s Weather
It is going to be a HOT start for Darwin in 2024. Maxing out at 34 degrees on New Year’s Eve and 35 degrees on New Year’s Day with sporadic… a pool day might be a good idea!
The night will get to a low of 27 degrees which is still very warm so make sure to dress comfortably.
Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Darwin.
