If you're still finalising plans for New Year's Day, the latest forecasts from the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) may help.
Weather conditions are a mixed bag across the country, with clouds expected in many capital cities and rain in a few.
Scroll down to see what the BoM is predicting for your city as you enter 2026:
New Year's Day weather forecasts
Sydney
The first day of 2026 will be cloudy for Sydneysiders with a medium chance of a shower in the morning.
As of Thursday morning, the BoM is forecasting maximum temperatures of 22C.
Melbourne
1 January will be mostly sunny in Melbourne, with a very low chance of rain, and southerly winds of 20 to 30km/h.
As of Thursday, the BoM is forecasting maximum temperatures of 22C.
Brisbane
BoM is predicting a partly cloudy day with a shower or two for Brisbane on Thursday.
As of Thursday, the BoM is forecasting maximum temperatures of 30C.
Perth
Perth's weather is expected to remain relatively unchanged, with the BoM forecasting another warm and mostly sunny day.
As of Wednesday, the BoM is predicting maximum temperatures of 35C.
Adelaide
The city will have a sunny day, with a very low chance of rain.
As of Thursday, the BoM is forecasting maximum temperatures of 30C.
Hobart
BoM's forecast shows a partly cloudy day for Hobart, with light winds becoming southerly 15 to 25km/h during the day and a very high chance of no rain.
As of Thursday, the BoM is forecasting maximum temperatures of 21C.
Canberra
The capital will experience a cloudy New Year's Day with a very low chance of rain.
As of Thursday, the BoM is forecasting maximum temperatures of 24C.
Darwin
Darwin is predicted to start 2026 with a rainy day, with the possibility of an afternoon and evening storm, according to the BoM.
The forecast indicates a 75 per cent chance of at least 2mm of rain, a 50 per cent chance of at least 9mm, and a 25 per cent chance of at least 20mm.
As of Thursday, the BoM is forecasting maximum temperatures of 33C.
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