Christmas Day is set to bring a mix of scorching heat, afternoon storms, and light rain across the country.
The Bureau of Meteorology and AccuWeather have already released long-range forecasts for the holiday season.
Capital cities can expect a range of weather conditions, from sunny skies to thunderstorms and high temperatures.
Here’s a closer look at what the Christmas Day weather might hold for each city.
Sydney is expected to have a warm and humid Christmas Day, with a high of 27°C and some cloud cover.
Rain and thunderstorms are more likely by evening, with a 77% chance of rain and an 18% chance of storms.
Melbourne, Victoria
Victoria is expected to reach a high of 23 degrees, with high cloud cover and occasional showers becoming more consistent later in the day, according to AccuWeather.
Thunderstorms and additional rainfall are predicted for the evening, while Boxing Day may bring more rain and temperatures of 23 degrees.
Brisbane, Queensland
Christmas Day in Brisbane will be hot, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees.
It could feel as warm as 36 degrees due to the humidity.
Expect clouds, some sunshine, and a possible afternoon thunderstorm.
Nighttime temperatures will drop to 22 degrees under clear skies.
On Boxing Day, the high will be 29 degrees but may feel closer to 35 degrees.
Canberra, ACT
Christmas Day in Canberra will be warm, reaching 27 degrees.
Evening temperatures will fall to 12 degrees, with rain likely.
The day will be partly cloudy with occasional sunshine and a slight chance of rain
Boxing Day will be similar but possibly cloudier.
Perth, Western Australia
Christmas Day in Perth will be sunny and pleasant, with a high of 28 degrees and little chance of rain.
Boxing Day will bring similar conditions but with slightly less humidity.
Adelaide, South Australia
Adelaide will see clouds, a few showers, and a possible thunderstorm on Christmas Day, with a high of 28 degrees
Temperatures will drop to 15 degrees at night, and Boxing Day is expected to be cloudy with lower humility.
Darwin, Northern Territory
Christmas Day in Darwin will be hot and humid, with a high of 35 degrees feeling more like 41 degrees.
Morning showers and a thunderstorm will bring some relief but won’t clear the overcast skies.
Thunderstorms and heavy humidity will persist into the evening and night.
Boxing Day will remain hot and sticky, with thick cloud cover, morning showers, and another thunderstorm
Hobart, Tasmania
Hobart will be much cooler, with a high of 21 degrees forecast for Christmas Day,
Expect some cloud cover, which will bring a little rain in the afternoon
Boxing Day will see passing afternoon showers and another 21-degree day.
