If you're finalising plans for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, the latest forecasts from the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) may help.
Weather conditions are expected to suit outdoor celebrations across much of the country, with dry, mostly sunny weather forecast for both days in all the capital cities.
What's more, maximum temperatures will be more than 20C in all capital cities.
Scroll down to see what the BoM is predicting for your city as you celebrate the last day of 2025 and enter the first moments of 2026:
New Year's Eve weather forecasts
Sydney
If you're planning to picnic and watch Sydney's iconic fireworks, the good news is that the weather is likely to be pleasant. New Year's Eve will be mostly sunny in Sydney, with only a slight chance of rain.
As of Sunday, the BoM is forecasting temperatures of 27C.
Melbourne
On the 31st, Melbourne will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the morning. Later in the afternoon, Melburnians will have a sunnier day.
As of Sunday, the BoM is forecasting temperatures of 20C.
Brisbane
Brisbane will be mostly sunny and warm with light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
As of Sunday, the BoM is forecasting temperatures of 32C.
Perth
Western Australia's sunny streak will continue on Wednesday, with Perth being the hottest city in Australia on New Year's Eve.
As of Sunday, the BoM is forecasting temperatures of 34C.
Adelaide
Adelaide will finish 2025 with a warm and mostly sunny day with a 90 per cent chance of no rain.
As of Sunday, the BoM is forecasting temperatures of 26C.
Hobart
The capital of Tasmania will be Australia's coldest city on New Year's Eve, with mostly sunny weather.
As of Sunday, the BoM is forecasting temperatures of 19C.
Canberra
There is a slight, 25 per cent chance of 1mm of rain in Australia's capital with a chance of a thunderstorm later in the day.
As of Sunday, the BoM is forecasting temperatures of 30C.
Darwin
The city will most likely be rainy on the last day of 2025, with a 50 per cent chance of at least 1mm rain and a 25 per cent chance of more than 10mm rain.
As of Sunday, the BoM is forecasting temperatures of 33C.
New Year's Day weather forecasts
Sydney
The first day of 2026 will be cloudy for Sydneysiders with a 25 per cent chance of at least 1 mm of rain.
As of Sunday, the BoM is forecasting temperatures of 25C.
Melbourne
1 January will be partly cloudy in Melbourne with a 90 per cent chance of no rain.
As of Sunday, the BoM is forecasting temperatures of 25C.
Brisbane
BoM's weekly forecast predicts a partly cloudy day with a slight chance of a shower for Brisbane on Thursday.
As of Sunday, the BoM is forecasting temperatures of 29C.
Perth
Perth's weather will not change significantly, with the city predicted to have another sunny, warm day.
As of Sunday, the BoM is forecasting temperatures of 35C.
Adelaide
The city will have a mostly sunny day, with a slight chance of showers.
As of Sunday, the BoM is forecasting temperatures of 30C.
Hobart
BoM's forecast shows a dry day for Hobart with Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
As of Sunday, the BoM is forecasting temperatures of 22C.
Canberra
The city will experience a cloudy day with a 25 per cent chance of at least 1 mm of rain.
As of Sunday, the BoM is forecasting temperatures of 25C.
Darwin
Darwin is predicted to start 2026 with a rainy day, with the possibility of a storm, according to the BoM. The forecast indicates a 50 per cent chance of receiving at least 5mm of rain, and also a 50 per cent chance of at least 20mm of rain.
As of Sunday, the BoM is forecasting temperatures of 33C.
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