{"id":108011,"date":"2025-12-13T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T00:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/?p=108011"},"modified":"2025-12-13T00:26:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T13:26:17","slug":"will-your-christmas-be-sunny-or-showery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/will-your-christmas-be-sunny-or-showery\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Your Christmas Be Sunny or Showery? Check the Forecast Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s nearly Christmas, and for Aussies, that means one thing: what\u2019s the weather going to be like? As Christmas Day approaches, early forecasts are already hinting at what the big day might look like. While it\u2019s still a bit too early for the final word, the signs are promising for most of Australia\u2019s capital cities. So, whether you\u2019re planning a BBQ in the backyard or heading to the beach, here\u2019s what you can expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sydney and Melbourne: A Few Showers, But Sunshine on the Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sydney and Melbourne, two of Australia\u2019s biggest cities, will see some weather action, though it looks like it won\u2019t spoil the Christmas spirit entirely. In Sydney, the forecast predicts a high of 28\u00b0C with mostly cloudy skies and some showers clearing as the day goes on, reports <a href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/news\/christmas-day-weather-extended-forecast-predicts-sun-for-perth-adelaide-with-showers-clearing-in-sydney-and-melbourne-c-20980810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7News<\/a>. While it might not be perfect beach weather for a full day of sunbaking, it looks like there\u2019ll be enough breaks in the clouds for some outdoor fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Melbourne isn\u2019t looking too bad either. The city\u2019s expected to have a high of 24\u00b0C, with partly cloudy skies and some drizzle that should clear up in the afternoon. It\u2019s not a heatwave by any means, but if you\u2019ve got your Christmas lunch or dinner planned outdoors, it should be cool enough to enjoy. It\u2019s still early days, but at least for the moment, it\u2019s not all doom and gloom for those looking forward to celebrating Christmas outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/7NewsMelbourne\/status\/1999392317870911997\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perth and Adelaide: Sun, Sun, Sun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in Perth or Adelaide, get ready for more classic Christmas weather: sunny and warm. Perth is forecast to have a high of 32\u00b0C with mostly sunny skies. If you\u2019re spending your day on the beach or at a BBQ, it looks like you\u2019ll get the weather you\u2019ve been hoping for. Adelaide is also looking fantastic, with a high of 28\u00b0C and mostly sunny skies throughout the day. These cities are likely to see plenty of sun, which is perfect for those who prefer a classic Aussie Christmas with the great outdoors as the backdrop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canberra, Hobart, and Darwin: A Mixed Bag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For Canberra, Hobart, and Darwin, it\u2019s a bit more mixed. Canberra will have a high of 30\u00b0C, with mostly cloudy skies and some clearing showers. Hobart, on the other hand, is in for a high of 21\u00b0C, with a bit of drizzle but clearing by afternoon. If you\u2019re planning on being outside, a light jacket might be a good idea. As for Darwin, expect a high of 33\u00b0C with morning fog, showers, and a chance of storms. Definitely a more tropical vibe, so if you\u2019re out and about, keep an umbrella on hand just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect Closer to Christmas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s still a bit early to set your <a href=\"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/stores-are-open-for-christmas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas<\/a> plans in stone, these early forecasts give a good sense of what to expect. Weather forecasters always say that the closer you get to the date, the more accurate predictions become. As the countdown to Christmas continues, expect to hear more detailed updates from the Bureau of Meteorology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, though, it looks like most of Australia will enjoy a pleasant (if not perfect) day for celebrating. Whether you&#8217;re dreaming of a sunny beach or hoping for a cool, rainy day to enjoy some inside-time, the 2026 Christmas forecast looks promising. Here\u2019s hoping the weather stays on track as we get closer to the big day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas Day weather across Australia looks promising, with sunny skies for Perth and Adelaide, while Sydney and Melbourne may see showers clearing by afternoon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":108012,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-108011","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weather","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","no-featured-image-padding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108011","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108011"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108011\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":108013,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108011\/revisions\/108013"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/108012"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108011"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108011"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108011"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}