We're officially one week out from Christmas Day! Will it rain? That’s the million-dollar question on everyone’s lips right now. In recent years, Australia’s Christmas weather has been a mixed bag, with the skies delivering everything from downpours to bushfires. But it looks like we’re finally in Santa’s good books, with some ripper temperatures expected across the country on Christmas Day in 2024. That said, those celebrating in Darwin, Hobart and Perth might want to pack an umbrella with their pavlova. These cities could see potential showers throughout the day.
It goes without saying that weather is incredibly hard to predict, and these long-range forecasts (courtesy of AccuWeather) are likely to change as we near Christmas. Regardless, here’s the current forecast for Christmas Day in Australia’s capital cities. We’ll keep you updated closer to the big day.
What is the weather in Adelaide on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 34°C, low of 22°C.
- Weather: Full day of sunshine. Zero per cent chance of thunderstorms.
What is the weather in Brisbane on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 30°C, low of 20°C.
- Weather: Less humid with some sunshine. Zero per cent chance of thunderstorms.
What is the weather in Canberra on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 30°C, low of 11°C.
- Weather: Mostly sunny, with intense UV rays. Zero per cent chance of thunderstorms.
What is the weather in Darwin on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 35°C, low of 25°C.
- Weather: Mostly cloudy, with a couple of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
What is the weather in Hobart on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 22°C, low of 14°C.
- Weather: Mostly cloudy, with a low chance of rain.
What is the weather in Melbourne on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 28°C, low of 17°C.
- Weather: Sunny and warm with strong UV rays. Zero per cent chance of thunderstorms.
What is the weather in Perth on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 25°C, low of 12°C.
- Weather: Some sunshine with intense UV rays and occasional showers in the afternoon.
What is the weather in Sydney on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 26°C, low of 18°C.
- Weather: Full day of sunshine, with strong UV rays. Zero per cent chance of thunderstorms.