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ANZAC Day Dawn Service Forecast

Ben Domensino, Monday April 24, 2017 - 14:40 AEST

What will the weather be like for ANZAC Day Dawn Services around the country?

Sydney will be dry with temperatures ranging from around 18 degrees in the east to 14 in the west. No need for an umbrella until the rain develops in the afternoon.

It will be raining in Melbourne tonight and while this will ease early on Tuesday morning, there is still a chance of showers during Dawn Services around the city. Best to take an umbrella. The temperature will be about 16 degrees in the city, which is five above average for this time of year. Showers are also possible during the ANZAC Day March on St Kilda Road.

Brisbane's service will occur under mostly clear skies without any rain. The temperature will be around 16-17 degrees and clear skies to the east will allow for a colourful sunrise.

Clear skies and light winds will make for a pleasant Dawn Service in Perth, although you will need a coat. The temperature will be down around 12-13 degrees at dawn, making it one of the coolest capital cities in the country on Tuesday.

Adelaide has a chance of a light shower early in the morning and will be in the mid-teens for the Dawn Service. This is slightly warmer than usual for late-April.

Hobart will also be on of the coldest capital cities in the country, with the mercury dipping to 12 degrees at dawn. Rain could develop during the morning, so plan for wet weather to be safe.

The nation's capital will be dry as people wake up to leave home, however rain could develop before the sun rises. Rain will most likely affect the National Ceremony at 10:30am. Canberra will be about 10 degrees shortly before sunrise, making it the coldest capital city Dawn Service in the country.

Darwin should be dry with a temperature in the mid-twenties for the Dawn Service on the Esplanade and closer to 30 for the parade.

Lest we forget.

- Weatherzone

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