The wild start to summer is expected to calm down in time for Australians to enjoy a dry, warm and “settled” Christmas Day.
The Bureau of Meteorology released its seven-day forecast leading up to Christmas Day next Wednesday.
So far this week there have been floods in Queensland, heatwaves in southern states and fire dangers in NSW and Victoria.
But next week, millions of people can look forward to a reprieve from weather extremes as they come together for festive celebrations.
Maximum temperatures on December 25 are forecast to be more representative of this time of year in most states.
Extremes of rain and heat may also be holding off long enough for a few games of backyard cricket.
“Australians can start preparing for the festive season with the likely weather in mind,” said BOM’s Christmas outlook.
NSW
Warm and dry conditions are forecast for most of the state, with a slight chance of a few coastal showers during the morning.
Sydney: Cloud clearing. Min 18 degrees Max 28 degrees.
Victoria
Victoria can expect a warm, dry, and settled day, with temperatures near or above average.
Melbourne: Mostly sunny. Min 14 degrees Max 28 degrees
Queensland
A generally dry and mostly sunny day is forecast for the south coast, with a slight risk of a coastal shower.
Isolated showers and the chance of an afternoon thunderstorm are forecast for the tropical east coast. Scattered showers are forecast for the far northern Peninsula. Dry and sunny inland.
Brisbane: Mostly sunny. Min 20 degrees Max 29 degrees
South Australia:
A dry, hot and sunny day is forecast across South Australia.
Adelaide: Dry and sunny. Min 16 degrees Max 35 degrees
Tasmania
Tasmania can expect some morning showers around the west and south coast, however fine and mostly sunny conditions are forecast elsewhere. Above average daytime temperatures are forecast across the state.
Hobart: Partly cloudy. Min 13 degrees Max 23 degrees
Western Australia
Western Australia can expect mild conditions for the west and south coast, with light showers developing around the south-west during the afternoon and evening.
Temperatures will be hot to very hot for the north-west, north and interior of the state. There is the possibility of an afternoon thunderstorm in the north.
Perth: Cloud increasing. Min 15 degrees Max 25 degrees
Northern Territory
A chance of showers and storms is forecast for the Top End, however conditions are likely to be dry and sunny in the south.
Darwin: Possible shower or storm. Min 26 degrees Max 34 degrees
ACT
A warm, dry, and sunny day is forecast for the nation’s capital.
Canberra: Mostly sunny. Min 9 degrees Max 33 degrees
Stay up to date with the forecast over the coming days at bom.gov.au and the BOM Weather App.
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