Christmas is just days away and most of us have got the tree up and have started purchasing gifts.
However, if you’re looking ahead to the big day – December 25 – having an idea of what kind of weather to expect is great for pencilling in your plans early.
Recent years have treated us to everything from rainy, grey Christmases, to sweltering heatwaves or sticky, humid scorchers.
With that in mind, it can be hard to anticipate exactly what the weather will look like on December 25, which in turn makes it hard to plan your Christmas Day outfit!
While weather predictions aren’t always accurate, we’ve done some research to figure out exactly what the weather is supposed to be doing in each of Australia’s capital cities on Christmas Day.
SYDNEY
It’s looking like a mostly cloudy, but warm, Christmas Day is in store for Sydney, with a potential afternoon thundershower, according to AccuWeather’s forecasts.
Expect highs of 26 degrees on the day, with lows of 19 degrees in the evening, so bring out your favourite sundress or short sleeve set as we are in for a humid day.
So far there’s a low chance of rain in the afternoon with a potential thundershower, so make sure you have a back-up plan if you were hoping to be spending the night outside.
Check the latest weather predictions for Christmas Day in Sydney.
BRISBANE
AccuWeather is predicting a beautiful Summer’s day for Brisbane, with temperatures the same as Sydney with a high of 29 degrees.
Lows of 21 degrees mean you won’t get too chilly on the day, so opt for a light dress that can withstand the humidity with a jacket or cardigan for the cooler moments.
Check the latest weather predictions for Christmas Day in Brisbane.
Christmas Day may not be as sunny as some of us hope. (Credit: (Pexels)
MELBOURNE
It’ll be a sunny day in Melbourne, with highs of 26 degrees and a 0% chance of a thunderstorm.
AccuWeather has predicted a low of 15 degrees, so you might want to pack something light for the night time.
Check the latest weather predictions for Christmas Day in Melbourne.
ADELAIDE
It’s going to be a nice Christmas Day in Adelaide, and AccuWeather says there will be sunshine for most of the day!
We’re expecting highs of 28 degrees and lows of 15 degrees, so make sure you accessorise with a jumper or jacket for when the temperatures drop.
Check the latest weather predictions for Christmas Day in Adelaide.
CANBERRA
It’s going to be a warm Christmas in Canberra, where temperatures are set to max out at 27 degrees with a little bit of cloud covering, especially coming into the night.
AccuWeather predicts lows of 12 degrees, so maybe pulling out that Christmas jumper will be perfect for the occasion!
Check the latest weather predictions for Christmas Day in Canberra.
HOBART
December 25 in Hobart will be typically chilly, with a mix of cloudy and sunny moments throughout the day.
The highest temperature expected right now is 21 degrees and the lowest is 12 degrees according to AccuWeather, so crack out the Christmas jumpers and make the most of it.
Check the latest weather predictions for Christmas Day in Hobart.
These are the scenes we expect in Australia on Christmas Day. (Credit: (Getty)
PERTH
Perth is being treated to the classic hot Christmas Day so many Aussies know and love, with highs of 27 degrees and an extreme UV Index, so make sure to slap on that sunscreen.
Lows will be 15 degrees, so perhaps bring a light jacket or linen shirt for the rest of the festivities during the night. There is a slight chance of some evening rain too so have plans set in place for indoor activities in case.
Check the latest weather predictions for Christmas Day in Perth.
DARWIN
You can almost always count on Darwin to deliver a hot Christmas Day, and AccuWeather is predicting just that for this year, with some potential afternoon showers and a thunderstorm.
The high temperatures of 34 degrees will be accompanied by some serious cloud cover, and a low of 24.
Make sure to pack a rain jacket and umbrella and plan for some wet weather in the afternoon.
Check the latest weather predictions for Christmas Day in Darwin.
