Christmas is just days away and most of us are putting the finishing touches on the tree and wrapping the last of our gifts.
We’ve planned just about everything we can for the big day – December 25 – but the one thing that’s still up in the air is the weather.
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 Christmas Day is in store for Sydney, according to AccuWeather’s forecasts.
Expect highs of 27 degrees on the day, with lows of just 22 degrees in the evening, so you could get away with wearing a cheeky Christmas sweater – just make sure it’s a light knit.
So far there’s a 22% chance of thunderstorms and a 75% chance of rain in the day, so make sure you have a back-up plan if you were supposed to be spending the day outside.
Check the latest weather predictions for Christmas Day in Sydney.
Brisbane
AccuWeather is predicting sun and some clouds for Brisbane, and the weather will be a warmer than Syd with highs of 33 degrees.
Lows of 24 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.
(Pexels)Melbourne
It’ll be a lot cooler in Melbourne, with highs of 23 degrees and cloudy, windy and rainy conditions.
AccuWeather has predicted a 55% chance of rain so make sure to look closer to the date.
With lows of 15 degrees, you might want to pack a jacket for the night time.
Check the latest weather predictions for Christmas Day in Melbourne.
Adelaide
It’s going to be a relatively cool Christmas Day in Adelaide, and AccuWeather says there will be some cloud cover on the big day, along with sun.
We’re expecting highs of 21 degrees and lows of 16 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 very neutral Christmas in Canberra, where temperatures are set to max out at 22 degrees with intervals of clouds and sunshine.
AccuWeather predicts lows of 13 degrees, and make sure to bring an umbrella with a 59% chance of rain on December 25.
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 just 18 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.
(Getty)Perth
Perth is being treated to the classic hot Christmas Day so many Aussies know and love, with highs of 33 degrees and a little cloud cover.
Lows will be 20 degrees, so perhaps bring a light jacket or linen shirt for the rest of the festivities during the night.
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.
Unfortunately, the high temperatures of 34 degrees will be accompanied by some serious cloud cover, and a thunderstorm or two.
Check the latest weather predictions for Christmas Day in Darwin.
