From Heatwaves to Woolly Jumpers: Australia’s Christmas Day Weather Surprise
If you’re trying to decide between packing an umbrella or firing up the barbecue this Christmas, you’re definitely not alone. Across Australia, Christmas Day is shaping up to be a real mixed bag, with wildly different weather depending on where you wake up. As the forecast has become clearer, it’s been confirmed that this will be one of those Christmases where extremes are felt right across the country.
Out west, it’s going to feel more like midsummer on steroids. Perth is expected to absolutely sizzle, with temperatures forecast to hit a scorching 41 degrees. That would make it the hottest Christmas Day among all the capital cities, and plans are already being shaped around beaches, pools, and air-conditioned living rooms. Brisbane won’t be far behind, with the mercury tipped to climb to around 35 degrees, and conditions there are expected to feel very muggy. An afternoon shower or thunderstorm could also roll through, adding humidity to the mix.
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Meanwhile, further south, it’s a completely different story. In Melbourne, Christmas Day may struggle to reach 17 degrees, while Hobart is forecast to top out at just 16. If that plays out, it would mark Melbourne’s coldest Christmas Day since 2006. Light showers are possible in Melbourne during the morning, and western Tasmania is also set for wet conditions. In fact, it’s been suggested that some elevated areas could even see light snow flurries on Christmas morning, which feels almost unbelievable for this time of year.
In the so-called “sweet spot,” cities like Adelaide, Sydney, and Canberra are expected to enjoy more classic Christmas weather. Highs in the mid-20s are forecast, making it comfortable for outdoor lunches, backyard cricket, and relaxed celebrations without the stress of extreme heat or cold.
Up north, storms and rain are expected to stretch from the Sunshine Coast through to Cairns, across much of the Northern Territory, and into Western Australia’s Kimberley region. Darwin and Cairns are forecast to sit in the low 30s, while parts of WA’s Pilbara could see temperatures climb into the low to mid-40s, reinforcing just how intense conditions are becoming in some areas.
All of this dramatic variation has been linked to a high-pressure system sitting over the Great Australian Bight. It’s been explained that the timing simply hasn’t been kind to the south-east, with the coolest day of the week lining up perfectly with Christmas Day. The good news is that warmer, drier weather is expected to follow, especially heading into Boxing Day and the days beyond.
So whether Christmas Day calls for sunscreen, raincoats, or winter jumpers, Australians are once again being reminded that anything can happen when it comes to summer weather.
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