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A guide to the weather forecasts for Christmas and Boxing Day

Hopefully Santa's sleigh has air con!
Christmas in Sydney, New South Wales
Christmas in Sydney, New South Wales/Pic: Getty

If you’re wondering whether to buy an umbrella or prep the barbeque ahead of Christmas Day and Boxing Day this year then look no further!

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According to AccuWeather, parts of Australia are set for a hot Christmas break with the highest temperatures reaching a scorching 35C in Perth.

While in other places like Melbourne, temps will be the lowest they’ve been on Christmas Day since 2006.

So without further ado, here is the weather forecast for Australia’s Christmas break.

New South Wales

Christmas in Sydney, New South Wales/Pic: Getty
Christmas in Sydney, New South Wales/Pic: Getty
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It looks like perfect Christmas weather in Sydney this Christmas, the weather predicitions according to AccuWeather are as follows:

Christmas Day: Highest temperatures of 25C, and lowest temperatures of 18C

Boxing Day: Highest temperatures of 24C, and lowest temperatures of 18C

Queensland

Christmas in Brisbane, Queensland./Pic: Getty
Christmas in Brisbane, Queensland./Pic: Getty
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It’s going to be a BBQ on the beach for those living in Brisbane this Christmas, the weather predictions according to AccuWeather are as follows:

Christmas Day: Highest temperatures of 27C, and lowest temperatures of 22C

Boxing Day: Highest temperatures of 26C, and lowest temperatures of 22C

Victoria

Christmas in Melbourne, Victoria ./Pic: Getty
Christmas in Melbourne, Victoria ./Pic: Getty
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Warm weather during the summer and a drop in the temperatures at night is expected in Melbourne, the weather predicitions according to AccuWeather are as follows:

Christmas Day: Highest temperatures of 21C, and lowest temperatures of 12C

Boxing Day: Highest temperatures of 24C, and lowest temperatures of 14C

Australian Capital Territory

Christmas in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory/Pic: Getty
Christmas in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory/Pic: Getty
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The weather looks toasty in Canberra this Christmas, the weather predicitions according to AccuWeather are as follows:

Christmas Day: Highest temperatures of 25C, and lowest temperatures of 10C

Boxing Day: Highest temperatures of 28C, and lowest temperatures of 12C

South Australia

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Despite the weather being hot hot hot in Darwin this Christmas, some rain is expected on both days- there is also a possibility of an active monsoon in parts of northern Australia. The weather predicitions according to AccuWeather are as follows:

Christmas Day: Highest temperatures of 32C, and lowest temperatures of 24C

Boxing Day: Highest temperatures of 33C, and lowest temperatures of 24C

Western Australia

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The weather is set to be super hot in Perth this Christmas, the weather predicitions according to AccuWeather are as follows:

Christmas Day: Highest temperatures of 35C, and lowest temperatures of 20C

Boxing Day: Highest temperatures of 34C, and lowest temperatures of 22C

Tasmania

Christmas in Hobart, Tasmania./Pic: Getty
Christmas in Hobart, Tasmania./Pic: Getty
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The weather in Hobart is the coldest of all the states but is still set for some sunshine! The weather predictions according to AccuWeather are as follows:

Christmas Day: Highest temperatures of 20C, and lowest temperatures of 11C

Boxing Day: Highest temperatures of 19C, and lowest temperatures of 12C

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