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Australia's Christmas Weather: Sweltering North, Chilly South
21 Dec
Summary
- Perth and Brisbane will endure the hottest Christmas Day temperatures nationwide.
- Melbourne and Hobart face their coldest Christmas Day in years.
- Severe thunderstorms and potential tornadoes threaten parts of Victoria and NSW.
Christmas Day across Australia will feature wildly divergent weather conditions. Perth and Brisbane are predicted to experience the hottest capital city temperatures, with highs in the mid-40s for some parts of Western Australia. Conversely, Melbourne and Hobart are forecast to shiver, potentially marking Melbourne's coldest Christmas since 2006.
Further weather alerts include chances of showers in Melbourne and wet conditions across western Tasmania, with potential light snow flurries in elevated areas. Brisbane could see afternoon showers or thunderstorms, while storms and rain are anticipated from the Sunshine Coast to Cairns, across most of the Northern Territory, and in Western Australia's Kimberley region.
In contrast, Sydney and Canberra will enjoy milder weather in the mid-20s. However, severe thunderstorm warnings are active for parts of Victoria and western New South Wales, threatening heavy rain, destructive winds, and possible tornadoes in communities like Mildura and Broken Hill. Heatwave conditions persist in eastern NSW and southeastern Queensland.
