With one-quarter of the 21st century nearly complete, it’s a great time to look ahead to New Year’s Eve 2025 and see what weather conditions are expected.
Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide are forecasted to enjoy clear skies, while Brisbane and Darwin are likely to experience hot, humid, and rainy conditions. Meanwhile, Perth residents can prepare for a sweltering end to the year.
Here’s a detailed state-by-state guide to the weather on 31st of December.
Brisbane, Queensland:
New Year’s Eve in Brisbane will be hot and humid, with thunderstorms and evening rain likely.
The Bureau of Meteorology predicts a 60% chance of rain, with up to 6mm expected alongside possible storms.
Temperatures will peak at 29°C, dropping to a mild 23°C overnight, with partly cloudy skies and an average humidity of around 75%.
Sydney, New South Wales:
Sydney is set to experience classic New Year’s Eve weather, with warm temperatures and a slight chance of afternoon or early evening showers.
The forecast predicts a high of 28°C and a low of 20°C, with humidity levels hovering in the mid-60% range.
Any showers in the afternoon or evening are likely to clear well before the fireworks. Light winds of 15-20 km/h are expected during the day, easing by evening.
Melbourne, Victoria:
Melbourne is set for a warm and breezy New Year’s Eve, with mostly clear skies following some early cloud cover.
The city is forecast to reach a high of 26°C on Tuesday, with southerly winds between 15-25 km/h bringing the temperature down to a cool overnight low of 13°C.
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory:
Canberra is expected to enjoy a warm New Year’s Eve, with only a slight chance of afternoon or early evening showers or thunderstorms.
The forecast indicates a high of 29°C and a low of 14°C, accompanied by winds reaching up to 25 km/h later in the day.
Adelaide, South Australia:
Adelaide is set for sunny, warm, and clear conditions to welcome the New Year.
The forecast predicts a high of 30°C, with light southerly winds bringing the temperature down to a low of 15°C.
Perth, Western Australia:
Perth is in for an extreme New Year’s Eve, with temperatures soaring to 37°C and gusts reaching up to 70 km/h.
Parts of the state will be under high fire danger warnings, and temperatures are expected to stay in the high 30s, potentially reaching close to 40°C on New Year’s Day.
Hobart, Tasmania:
Hobart will experience partly cloudy skies but generally pleasant conditions on New Year’s Eve.
The forecast calls for a high of 22°C and a low of 14°C, with a slight chance of a shower.
Darwin, Northern Territory:
Darwin is the most likely to experience heavy rain on New Year’s Eve, with a 60% chance of rain and up to 8mm expected, including the possibility of a thunderstorm.
The city is set for a high of 35°C, with light winds and moderate humidity.
