Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane weather: The official New Year's Eve forecast for your city

• One major city set to swelter on New Year's Eve
• Check the Bureau of Meteorology for more updates 
• READ MORE: Aussies warned to prepare as tropical cyclone forms off the coast

By MAISY RAE

Published: 00:57 GMT, 30 December 2025 | Updated: 00:57 GMT, 30 December 2025

The weather forecast for some of the most anticipated days of the year is here - as millions of Aussies prepare to ring in the New Year. 

Temperatures across Australia are expected to range from the low teens to the mid-30s on December 31, with Perth tipped to hit a scorching 35C. 

Some capital cities on the east coast can expect an almost perfect New Year's Eve, with Brisbane basking in sunshine and Melbourne enjoying dry conditions. 

It's expected to be on the cooler side for those ringing in the New Year in Sydney, with cooler weather, clouds and a chance of evening showers. 

Canberra will be warm with some afternoon showers and possible thunderstorms.

New Year's Day will bring more of the same, with summer conditions holding steady nationwide. 

However, those in Brisbane may have to ditch their beachwear for a brolly with afternoon showers to see temperatures plunge. 

The New Year's forecast comes following a turbulent few weeks of weather -  bushfires and extreme heat in NSW and Perth, and torrential rain hammering the NT and Queensland over Christmas. 

Temperatures across Australia are expected to range from the low teens to the mid-30s on December 31, with Perthtipped to hit a scorching 35C (pictured, a Weatherzone map)

As the eyes of the world look to the Sydney Harbour Bridge's firework display, Sydneysiders will experience a cooler and mostly cloudy New Year's Eve

It comes as WA residents have been told to brace for a severe tropical cyclone expected to make landfall on Tuesday evening. 

The cyclone is forecast to be a category three strength prior to landfall and is expected to bring severe impacts to residents north of Broome to Kuri Bay, including the Dampier Peninsula and Derby.

Sydney 

New Year's Eve: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening. High of 26C and low of 16C.

New Year's Day: Showers expected in the morning before clearing up in the afternoon. High of 24C and low of 18C.

Brisbane

New Year's Eve: Sunny and dry conditions expected. High of 32C and low of 19C.

New Year's Day: Some cloud cover in the morning, with showers expecting in the afternoon. High of 30C and low of 23C. 

The Sydney fireworks are seen in 2025

Melbourne

New Year's Eve: Dry but cloudy. High of 19C and a low of 13C.

New Year's Day: Sunny and dry conditions expected. High of 23C and low of 13C.

Canberra 

New Year's Eve: Canberrans are expected to experience a warm but wet day, with showers expected in the afternoon with thunderstorms also likely. High of 29C and a low of 14C. 

New Year's Day: Dry conditions with some sun expected for the afternoon. High of 24C and a low of 10C.

Adelaide

New Year's Eve: After enduring a cloudy and rainy month, those in Adelaide are expected to be rewarded with mostly sun. High of 25C and a low of 12C. 

New Year's Day: It will be another sunny and warm day, perfect for hitting the beach! High of 29C and a low of 12C.

For those in Darwin, people can expect a warm but wet day of celebrations

Perth

New Year's Eve: Clear skies and lots of sun. High of 35C and a low of 18C.

New Year's Day: Mostly sunny with some cloud cover in the morning. High of 33C and a low of 19C.

Darwin

New Year's Eve: After experiencing rain and storms throughout the month of December, it appears those in the NT can't catch a break with rain expected throughout the day. High of 33C and a low of 26C. 

New Year's Day: Conditions will stay consistent with some thunderstorms expected for the afternoon. High of 33C and low of 26C.

Hobart 

New Year's Eve: Partly cloudy and dry conditions. High of 19C and low of 9C. 

New Year's Day: Mostly sunny with some cloud cover. High of 21C and a low of 9C.