Australia (Commonwealth)_
As the festive season approaches, Australians eagerly anticipate the joyous traditions associated with Christmas, envisioning sun-soaked barbecues and leisurely days at the beach. However, this year, the weather forecast for much of eastern Australia may deviate from the typical sunny scenario, hinting at wet and stormy conditions.
As Christmas looms just around the corner, the Bureau of Meteorology and AccuWeather offer insights into potential weather patterns for major capital cities. In Sydney, Christmas Eve is anticipated to reach a maximum temperature of 28 degrees with partly cloudy skies, presenting a high chance of showers and the possibility of a thunderstorm. Christmas Day is predicted to be cloudy with a maximum temperature of 26 degrees, and Boxing Day may see a maximum of 29 degrees with partial cloud cover and a medium chance of showers.
Melbourne, known for its unpredictable weather, expects a Christmas Eve maximum of 22 degrees under cloudy conditions and a moderate chance of showers. On Christmas Day, temperatures are set to reach 21 degrees with partial cloudiness and a similar likelihood of showers. Boxing Day forecasts indicate a maximum of 25 degrees with partly cloudy skies and a medium chance of precipitation.
Brisbane residents can anticipate a warm lead-up to Christmas, with Christmas Eve reaching 31 degrees and a high chance of showers, accompanied by a potential thunderstorm. Christmas Day and Boxing Day both forecast maximum temperatures of 32 degrees, with varying cloud cover and elevated chances of showers, along with the potential for thunderstorms.
In Canberra, Christmas Eve is projected to be cloudy with a high chance of showers and the possibility of a thunderstorm, with a maximum temperature of 28 degrees. Christmas Day brings a partly cloudy sky and a medium chance of showers at 24 degrees, while Boxing Day sees similar conditions with a maximum temperature of 28 degrees.
The tropical city of Darwin anticipates warm temperatures throughout the Christmas period, with chances of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Perth expects a sunny Christmas Eve with a maximum temperature of 33 degrees, followed by partly cloudy conditions on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, with maximum temperatures of 32 and 29 degrees, respectively.
Adelaide is set to experience a partly cloudy Christmas Eve with a maximum of 24 degrees, followed by a similar Christmas Day and Boxing Day, both with temperatures reaching 24 and 23 degrees, respectively. Hobart, however, may experience a different festive atmosphere, with Christmas Eve bringing a maximum of 20 degrees and a high chance of showers. Christmas Day and Boxing Day are forecasted to be cloudy with maximum temperatures of 18 and 22 degrees, respectively, featuring a chance of showers.
As the holiday season unfolds, Australians are advised to stay updated on the evolving weather conditions, making flexible plans to ensure a merry and safe celebration.
