<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national" rel="" target="_blank" title="Aussies"><span>Aussies</span></a><span> are preparing to celebrate the end of 2025 and the start of 2026 this week.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Celebrations will happen right around the country as millions gather to bring in the new year on Wednesday night.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>So what can we expect for the major cities in Australia on New Year's Eve?</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/new-years-eve-sydney-2025-explained-times-dates-viewing-locations/1711ed01-9704-49b0-a16a-55e75f28ac02" rel="" target="_blank" title="Sydney New Year's Eve 2025: Your complete guide to the celebrations"><strong><span>Sydney New Year's Eve 2025: Your complete guide to the celebrations</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>What is the weather forecast in Australia for New Years Eve?</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Here is the weather forecast in all of the major cities in Australia on December 31:</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Sydney</span></strong></h3></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/weather-forecast-australia-new-years-eve-sydney/484aa6fe-032c-4c76-b195-e9496816d05e" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The eyes of the country and the world will be on </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/sydney" rel="" target="_blank" title="Sydney"><span>Sydney</span></a><span> Harbour for the annual fireworks display.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It will be a bit of a milder New Year's Eve compared to previous years, but will still be pleasant with a top of 27 degrees.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-beach-terror-attack-chris-minns-urges-people-to-return-to-bondi-support-businesses-new-years-eve-celebrations/9592e01b-8d31-4532-a8bc-e6894794067f" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Police to carry guns 'you haven't seen before' at Sydney NYE celebrations</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There will be a bit of cloud about with the small chance of a shower in the afternoon and evening, according to the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/bom" rel="" target="_blank" title="Bureau of Meteorology"><span>Bureau of Meteorology</span></a><span> (BOM).</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>However, the rain is expected to be no more than a millimetre, meaning festivities in the Harbour City shouldn't be dampened too much.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Melbourne</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It will be a bit chilly in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/melbourne" rel="" target="_blank" title="Melbourne"><span>Melbourne</span></a><span> on New Year's Eve, with temperatures only reaching a top of 20 degrees on the 31st.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Whilst it is highly unlikely to rain, temperatures will be as low as 14 degrees in the morning, with the wind chill factor making it feel even colder.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/quakers-hill-stabbing-woman-killed-man-fighting-for-life-another-man-arrested-sydney/a1b0aa29-ffd0-40eb-a879-79ebe69a7d4f" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Two dead after suspected domestic violence stabbing in Sydney</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The BOM projects it to be cloudy and about 16 degrees at midnight.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>That said, it will warm up on New Year's Day in Melbourne, with temperatures climbing to 25 degrees.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Brisbane</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The champagne should be flowing nice and early in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/brisbane" rel="" target="_blank" title="Brisbane"><span>Brisbane</span></a><span>, with temperatures climbing above 30 degrees in the sunshine state on December 31.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It is set to be mostly sunny, though there will be a bit more cloud about as the day wears on.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/indonesia-tour-boat-sinks-people-missing-rescue-operation-underway/aa2046ce-12f5-4222-a775-0f8cf2e46842" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Soccer coach, children missing after tour boat sinks in Indonesia</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The cloud cover could make it a humid and muggy night, with temperatures set to be sitting at around 25 degrees at midnight.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There could also be a bit of rain about on New Year's Day, with up to four millimetres potentially falling on January 1, 2026.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Perth</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/western-australia" rel="" target="_blank" title="Western Australia's"><span>Western Australia's</span></a><span> capital has just gone through a Christmas heatwave, and it is set to be a scorcher for New Year's Eve as well.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It will be sunny and a top of 34 degrees as </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/perth" rel="" target="_blank" title="Perth"><span>Perth</span></a><span> will bring in the new year last of all of Australia's major cities.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It will at least be milder at midnight, with temperatures expected to sit at 22 degrees, but it will be warm again on New Year's Day, with peaks of 35 degrees expected.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/russia-strikes-ukraine-kyiv-volodymyr-zelenskyy-donald-trump-meeting/5d59f09a-edde-4d05-b3ec-3301096f2bc1" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Russia hits Kyiv in deadly strike a day before key Trump-Zelenksyy meeting</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Adelaide</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It will be partly cloudy but pleasant in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/adelaide" rel="" target="_blank" title="Adelaide"><span>Adelaide</span></a><span> for New Year's Eve.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A slightly cool and cloudy morning will give way to sunny skies and temperatures of around 26 degrees in the afternoon.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It will cool again in the evening, dropping to around 15 degrees for the countdown to 2026.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The first day of the new year will be a warm one, with temperatures expected to hit 30 degrees.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/thailand-cambodia-agree-new-ceasefire-over-border-fighting/b6afd1cf-5d37-4143-a50e-54d7409fb84b" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Thailand, Cambodia, sign new ceasefire agreement</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Hobart</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It won't feel too much like summer in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/hobart" rel="" target="_blank" title="Hobart"><span>Hobart</span></a><span>, with a cloudy day for the last day of 2025.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Temperatures won't even reach the 20s, with a top of 19 degrees expected for New Year's Eve.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Thankfully, the sun will be out and about a bit more on the first day of 2026, with a top of 22 degrees for </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/tasmania" rel="" target="_blank" title="Tasmania's"><span>Tasmania's</span></a><span> capital.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Canberra</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The nation's capital could receive some stormy weather to see out 2025.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It will be partly cloudy with a top of 30 degrees in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/canberra" rel="" target="_blank" title="Canberra"><span>Canberra</span></a><span>, with showers potentially turning into storms in the afternoon.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Up to three millimetres of rain may fall, potentially impacting new year's festivities.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The rain will disappear on New Year's Day, with a cloudy day with tops of 25 degrees expected.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Darwin</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>As expected, it will be hot and humid in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/darwin" rel="" target="_blank" title="Darwin"><span>Darwin</span></a><span> for New Year's Eve.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It will hit a top of 35 degrees during the day, with showers expected in the afternoon and evening.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Up to 15mm could fall on the 31st, whilst storms could follow on New Year's Day, with temperatures of 33 degrees and another 15mm of rain potentially facing the city.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f"><em><strong><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></strong></em></a><em><strong><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727"><em><strong><span>Apple App Store</span></strong></em></a><span> </span><em><strong><span>and</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1"><em><strong><span>Google Play</span></strong></em></a><em><strong><span>.</span></strong></em></div></div>