Here’s The Weather Forecast For Christmas Day In Your City

Planning Christmas Day can be a logistical nightmare. Most of us would love to have a festive outdoor feast, but with Australia's truly chaotic weather as of late, it's hard to know what to expect. While Miss La Niña has officially retired, we're cautiously aware that her evil (but hotter) sibling, El Niño, has declared that he's back in action. So the real question is: are we going to be subjected to a 40-degree Christmas spent sweltering in the pool with a champagne in hand? Or will the weather gods decide to rain over our festive plans?

Thankfully we can somewhat prepare. The Bureau Of Meteorology does give predictions on Christmas Day weather ahead of time. Now that we're closer to the Big Day, the weather forecast should be a bit more accurate, though these are still estimates based on weather patterns and can't be 100% trusted. But it's good to know if, say, a huge rain forecast is predicted in your city, because then you can beg Aunt Shirl to host Christmas in her (huge) dining room instead of you shoving the entire family into your dinky apartment lounge/kitchen because the roof terrace is flooded.

Scroll down for the predictions in your city.

As we've feared, December weather has been unpredictable in Sydney. A quick peek at the 10-day forecast says that Sydney will be experiencing a hot and wet Christmas Day. We're looking at a high of 26° and a low of 20°, with a 60% chance of rain and likely thunderstorms.

Over in Melbourne, we're seeing a pretty similar pattern with a 30% chance of rain and showers in the morning and evening on Christmas Day. But after a quick shower, it's looking to clear up. Melburnians can expect a slightly warmer day, with highs of 25° and lows of 17°.

Over in the south of the country, Adelaide won't be seeing the same sweltering Christmas it's had the last few years. Instead, Christmas Day forecasts for Adelaide are hinting at a nice sunny day with highs of 24° and lows of 17°. Perfect for a day by Glenelg Beach or a lazy day at home in your Christmas pyjamas.

While we never expect sweltering temperatures for Australia's coldest state, this Christmas will be slightly less cold than usual for Hobart, with highs of 22° and lows of 12°. Ah, the Hobart summer truly is next level. You'll see partly cloudy conditions with showers dropping in later at night, so get your bushwalks in during the day and relax by the fire in the evening.

Finally, the hot Christmas we've been begging for. Unsurprisingly, Brissie will be experiencing tropical conditions this Christmas. With highs of 29° and lows of 21°, it's going to be a slightly colder day than you've probably seen recently, but still, absolutely sublime. There will be a few thunderstorms during the day, so if you're planning on some al fresco dining, maybe make sure it's under a pagola.

Darwinites will unsurprisingly be dealing with a hot, hot, hot Christmas Day. Temperature-wise, expect highs of 33° and lows of 27°, and tropical conditions with a 60% chance of rain. You'll also see thunderstorms throughout the day, so it's probably better to park up in the air-con this year.

There always has to be one capital city that gets a rainy Christmas, and I'm so sorry Canberra, but it's you this year. Canberra will likely see rain all Christmas day, with highs of 25° and lows of 14°. But hey, at least you have time to stock up on some board games before then.

Western Australians have truly pulled the lucky straw and will bask in some warmth this Chrissy Day. Expect a top of 29° and lows of 18°. You'll also see lovely clear blue skies for most of the day.