When it comes to planning out the perfect New Year’s Eve there are a few things you’ll need. A prime location, a bottle of bubbly, a cute outfit, and a reliable weather app. After all, nothing ruins a cute NYE outfit faster than an unexpected downpour or sudden heatwave.
Whilst we’ve got you covered when it comes to New Year’s Eve outfit inspiration, there’s no point in dressing it up big-time like Lenny Kravitz in a shiny gold two-piece unless it matches the weather.
So, what can you expect on December 31, 2024? Let’s see.
Weather predictions aren’t always accurate (actually, they’re kind of notorious for being wrong) but we can do our best. Here’s what is currently in store for the major cities of Australia this New Year’s Eve.
New Year’s Eve Weather Australia 2024
Sydney
Sydney has seen a scorcher of a summer so far, but thankfully, it looks like we have a mild, sunny end for 2024.
On New Year’s Eve, AccuWeather is predicting a top of 27 in the CBD with relatively high humidity in the afternoon, so be sure to treat yourself to some anti-frizz spray if you’re heading out to the harbour for the fireworks.
Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Sydney.
Brisbane
Good news! Just kidding, sorry. But what would a Brisbane summer be without a storm or two?
AccuWeather is currently predicting an 88% chance of rain and a 53% chance of thunderstorms throughout the year’s final day.
However, the temperatures are expected to hit up to 29 degrees, with humidity making the air temperature feel closer to 34 degrees, which means you better stock up on sunscreen if you’re out and about (in fact, let’s just make it a rule of thumb for everyone to wear sunscreen all summer long. Thank you).
Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Brisbane.
Canberra
Canberra, you’re also looking good – but keep an umbrella handy for afternoon storms. AccuWeather is predicting a sunny day followed by a cloudy evening on New Year’s Eve, with a similar day to follow on January 1.
They’re currently predicting a high of 29 degrees and a low of 15 degrees, so opt for a transitional outfit.
Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Canberra.
Melbourne
Melbourne hotties, unite! You’ll be dry and toasty this New Year’s Eve if all goes according to plan. Or, hopefully, indoors with some air conditioning.
Break out the cute strappy sandals and a breezy dress because AccuWeather is predicting a warm December 31, with temperatures forecasted with a top of 26 degrees.
While there’s no rain on the cards yet, it does look like there will be a fair amount of cloud cover, so bring a jacket just in case.
Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Melbourne.
Adelaide
Well, Adelaide. Looks like you’ll also be hitting higher temps this NYE.
Adelaide folks can expect a warm start to 2024, with the temperatures set to peak at 28 degrees on New Year’s Eve before dropping to 15 degrees later in the evening.
As for the sun, AccuWeather literally says you can expect a “sunny and nice day,” but still make sure you drink plenty of water and be sun-safe throughout the day.
Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Adelaide.
Hobart
Sadly for Tasmanians hoping to spend their New Year’s Eve out and about, the weather is currently forecasted as 21 degrees and raining throughout most of the day before dropping to 12 degrees at night with 67% cloud cover.
On the flip side, it doesn’t look like there’s going to be any rain in the forecast, but be sure to pack a jacket just in case.
Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Hobart.
Perth
To our lack of surprise, Perth is in for a hot one on NYE, with the UV index currently sitting on extreme.
AccuWeather says it’s going to be “blazing sunshine and hot” in Perth for New Year’s Eve with the temperature currently forecasted as 35 degrees and sunny throughout the day.
It’s anticipated to be a windy night ahead of the midnight fireworks, with wind gusts of up to 39 km/hr and temperatures of 23 degrees forecasted later in the evening.
Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Perth.
Darwin
And we’re ending on a bit of gloom, with another major city expecting hot and rainy conditions for New Year’s Eve. AccuWeather is currently predicting that thunderstorms will rule the day in Darwin, with daytime temperatures forecast to sit around 34 degrees.
This coupled with the humidity will bring the feel of the air temperature to over 40 degrees, so we’re recommending partying indoors, in air-conditioning, and drinking a lot of water.
Check the latest weather predictions for New Year’s Eve in Darwin.
