Australia Weather News

It is just a few sleeps until Christmas Day and the weather is promising a mixed bag for Australia's capital cities.

While some are expecting cool conditions, others are set to swelter.

Here is a look at what to expect for Christmas lunch, according to data from the Bureau of Meteorology.

Adelaide

The City of Churches can expect cloud clearing on Christmas Day, with south-easterly winds of 20 to 30 kilometres an hour.

Boxing Day promises sunny conditions and a top of 30 degrees Celsius.

Brisbane

Christmas Day will bring a balmy and partly cloudy day for Brisbane, with an expected top of 33C.

There is a chance of a shower or two in the afternoon and evening, and even a storm.

Temperatures are expected to cool off for Boxing Day but the clouds will hang around.

Canberra

There is a slight chance of showers for Canberra on Christmas Day, which will see partly cloudy skies and pleasant temperatures.

Boxing Day will bring sunnier weather.

Darwin

Darwin's run of wet weather looks set to continue over Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Storms are possible for both days.

Hobart

It will come as little surprise that Hobart will experience the coolest temperatures of all the capital cities on Christmas Day — a top of 15C.

The city will see partly cloudy skies with a high chance of showers in the morning and afternoon.

Small hail is possible.

Boxing Day is set to be slightly warmer, though with a slight chance of showers.

Melbourne

Melbourne is expected to experience a relatively cool Christmas Day.

Cloudy skies will bring a medium chance of showers, and winds could top 40km/h during the morning.

Conditions will mostly remain the same for Boxing Day.

Perth

Perth will sweat through the hottest temperatures of all the capitals on Christmas Day thanks to winds coming in from the western deserts.

Prepare for a mostly sunny day that reaches 41C.

An extreme fire danger warning will be in place because of the conditions.

Boxing Day will cool off immensely, with temperatures falling back to a top of just 27C.

Sydney

The Emerald City may see light showers over Christmas Day, but temperatures will be mild.

Cloudy skies will continue through Boxing Day but with less likelihood of rain.