We're officially two weeks out from Christmas Day! Will it rain? That’s the million-dollar question on everyone’s lips right now. In recent years, Australia’s Christmas weather has been a mixed bag, with the skies delivering everything from downpours to bushfires. But it looks like we’re finally in Santa’s good books, with some ripper temperatures expected across the country on Christmas Day in 2025. That said, you might want to pack an umbrella with their pavlova, since most cities are looking at a slight chance of rain throughout the day.
It goes without saying that the weather is incredibly hard to predict, and these long-range forecasts (courtesy of AccuWeather) are likely to change as we near Christmas. Regardless, here’s the current forecast for Christmas Day in 2025 in Australia. We’ll keep you updated closer to the big day.
What is the weather in Adelaide on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 24°C, low of 10°C.
- Weather: Nice with some clouds, then sunshine. Intense UV rays. Zero chance of rain.
What is the weather in Brisbane on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 35°C, low of 22°C.
- Weather: Warmer with bright periods; humid in the morning, then breezy in the afternoon. 25 per cent chance of rain.
What is the weather in Canberra on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 26°C, low of 7°C.
- Weather: Partly to mostly sunny and pleasant; breezy in the afternoon. Very low chance of rain.
What is the weather in Darwin on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 31°C, low of 26°C.
- Weather: Cloudy with a couple of thundery showers. 96 per cent chance of rain.
What is the weather in Hobart on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 14°C, low of 8°C.
- Weather: A morning shower, some sun. 63 per cent chance of rain.
What is the weather in Melbourne on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 17°C, low of 12°C.
- Weather: Sun and areas of low clouds; breezy and cool. Low chance of rain.
What is the weather in Perth on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 40°C, low of 23°C.
- Weather: Bright periods, breezy and very hot, with intense UV rays. Very low chance of rain.
What is the weather in Sydney on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 20°C, low of 17°C.
- Weather: A little morning rain, then windy and cool. 59 per cent chance of rain.