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Wondering about the weather on Australia Day? Here's your forecast for the capital cities

Zara Zadro

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The weather for this year's Australia Day public holiday is looking pleasantly warm, with a slight chance of rain across the country. Read on for a full overview of what each major city can expect on Australia Day public holiday

Sydney, Australia - August 10, 2018: Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge under the sunset light.

A pleasantly warm day with patchy showers is expected for January 26. Getty

Sydney

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Sydneysiders can expect a mild and cloudy Australia Day. The weather will reach a high of 22°C around midday, with lows of 19°C in the early morning.

Patchy rain is possibly, with slightly cloudy conditions in the morning giving way to sun in the afternoon.

Brisbane

People in Brisbane are in for a fairly warm day, reaching highs of 31°C in the middle of the day and lows of 24°C at night and the early morning.

The city will see sunny conditions, with little chance of rain throughout the day and medium humidity levels.

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Melbourne

For those in Melbourne, Australia Day is set to be mild and sunny during the day. The temperature will reach a top of 21°C in the afternoon, with very little chance of rainfall throughout the day.

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Adelaide

Adelaide residents will have sunny and clear conditions on January 26. Tops of 24°C can be expected during the afternoon, with lows of 15°C in the early morning.

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Canberra

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The Aussie capital faces particularly warm weather on Australia day, with tops of 29°C in the afternoon. In the early morning, the weather will drop to around 12°C before heating up as the sun rises.

Perth

Perth is the hottest Australian capital on January 26, reaching highs of 35 at midday.

Patchy rain is possible in the morning around 9am, before becoming sunny and clear as the day continues.

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Darwin

Darwin will see a wet and humid day, with tops of 32 in the afternoon and lows of 28 in the early morning and late at night.

Showers are likely in the early morning, as well as midday and afternoon.

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Hobart

Hobart is the coolest capital on January 26. Residents can expect lows of 8°C in the early morning and highs of 21°C in the afternoon.

No rain is expected, and clear, sunny conditions should persist throughout the day.

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