Christmas Day weather forecast 2024 - Travel News

Dec 18, 2024

Joy to the world, it’s looking like (mostly) clear skies for Christmas.

Nothing can ruin Christmas Day in Australia more than the weather (not even a collapsed pavlova). So if you have plans for a festive lunch outdoors you might want to keep tabs on the weather to ensure it’s not a wash out. Good news: it’s looking merry and bright for most cities (sorry, Perth and Darwin). Here is the current weather forecast for Christmas Day across Australia’s capital cities.

Sydney, New South Wales

Temperature: Highs of 26°C, lows of 18°C
Weather: A day full of sunshine

Christmas Day weather in Sydney is going to be hot. AccuWeather is predicting a warm day drenched in sunshine, perfect for outdoor dining (as long as you have some sort of cover). Its also forecasting that the UV Index will 12, which is considered Very Unhealthy, so ensure you provide plenty of shade for your guests and that they slip, slop and slap. Oh, and keep the white wine on ice.

Melbourne, Victoria

Temperature: Highs of 28°C, lows of 17°C
Weather: Bright periods, otherwise cloudy

Christmas Day weather in Melbourne will be warm and rain free (hooray!). While temps are set to reach 28°C, AccuWeather is predicting the ReelFeel temperature to be around 31°C. Be sure to keep salads and desserts in the fridge until you’re just about to eat them, if dining al fresco.

Rosemary, orange and passionfruit pavlova.

Adelaide, South Australia

Temperature: Highs of 34°C, lows of 22°C
Weather: Sunny

Christmas Day in Adelaide will be hot, hot, hot, almost too hot for outdoor dining. AccuWeather is forecasting that thanks to the sun it’ll feel more like 37°C when not in the shade. The shade will provide little reprieve as it will only cool to 33°C. You may even want to consider moving plans indoors until later in the afternoon when the weather cools.

Brisbane, Queensland

Temperature: Highs of 30°C, lows of 22°C
Weather: Less humid with bright periods

Christmas Day weather in Brisbane is going to be warm with some sun. AccuWeather predicts the RealFeel to be around 31°C. Be sure to keep guests hydrated and keep the pav in the fridge till the last minute so it doesn’t melt.

Perth, Western Australia

Temperature: Highs of 25°C, lows of 16°C
Weather: Not as warm with bright periods; occasional showers in the afternoon

Christmas Day in Perth is predicted to be a little wet, with AccuWeather forecasting showers in the afternoon and some rain in the evening too. If you want to make the most of the sun, maybe make it an early lunch. Otherwise, ensure you have a wet weather plan in place.

Matt Moran's baked Christmas ham with maple syrup and clove glaze. — Matt Moran’s baked Christmas ham with maple syrup and clove glaze.

Hobart, Tasmania

Temperature: Highs of 22°C, lows of 14°C
Weather: Mostly cloudy

Christmas Day weather in Hobart will be a warm one with the RealFeel predicted to be around 25°C. With the sun hiding behind the clouds, it’s perfect al fresco dining weather.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Temperature: Highs of 30°C, lows of 11°C
Weather: Abundant amounts of sunshine

Christmas Day weather in Canberra will be hot. AccuWeather is predicting it will feel more like 33°C thanks to the sun and the UV index is set to hit 12, which is very unhealthy. If you do have outdoor lunch plans that aren’t in the shade, you may want to consider a covering of some sort.

Darwin, Northern Territory

Temperature: Highs of 35°C, lows of 24°C
Weather: More clouds than sun with a couple of thunderstorms around in the afternoon

Christmas Day weather in Darwin is looking to be a little wet. Don’t risk it. If you had outdoor lunch plans, move them indoors. You want your wonderful spread of food to be the topic of conversation, not the fact you need to move it inside because of the horrible weather.