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 26°C, low of 12°C.
- Weather: Very warm with long sunny spells and intense UV rays. Zero chance of rain.
What is the weather in Brisbane on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 30°C, low of 22°C.
- Weather: Cloudy and humid. 25 per cent chance of rain.
What is the weather in Canberra on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 25°C, low of 10°C.
- Weather: Mostly sunny with intense UV rays. Low chance of rain.
What is the weather in Darwin on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 32°C, low of 24°C.
- Weather: Cloudy, with a thunderstorm or two. 63 per cent chance of rain.
What is the weather in Hobart on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 17°C, low of 10°C.
- Weather: Sunny periods, partly cloudy. 25 per cent chance of rain.
What is the weather in Melbourne on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 21°C, low of 12°C.
- Weather: Bright periods with clouds. Low chance of rain.
What is the weather in Perth on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 38°C, low of 22°C.
- Weather: Sunny and very hot, with intense UV rays. Zero chance of rain.
What is the weather in Sydney on Christmas Day?
- Temperature: High of 23°C, low of 18°C.
- Weather: Not as warm with a little rain in the morning, followed by a shower in spots in the afternoon. 58 per cent chance of rain.