What the weather will bring in your capital city on Christmas Day
As some capital cities swelter through Christmas Day, others will see cool temperatures and rain. (ABC News: Kenith Png)
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.
Christmas Day: 13C Min, 25C Max
Boxing Day: 12C Min, 30C Max
Adelaide will enjoy mild temperatures and cloud clearing on Christmas Day. (ABC News)
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.
Christmas Day: 23C Min, 33C Max
Boxing Day: 22C Min, 26C Max
Christmas Day will bring some typical summer weather for Brisbane. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)
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.
Christmas Day: 10C Min, 27C Max
Boxing Day: 6C Min, 25C Max
There's a slight chance of rain in Canberra on Christmas Day. (Unsplash: Thujey Ngetup)
Darwin
Darwin's run of wet weather looks set to continue over Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Storms are possible for both days.
Christmas Day: 26C Min, 32C Max
Boxing Day: 26C Min, 32C Max
Cloudy skies and wet weather are forecast for Darwin over Christmas. (ABC News: Fiona Broom)
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.
Christmas Day: 8C Min, 15C Max
Boxing Day: 8C Min, 18C Max
Hobart will experience cool temperatures on Christmas Day. (ABC News: Jacinta Bos)
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.
Christmas Day: 12C Min, 17C Max
Boxing Day: 12C Min, 18C Max
A cool day is forecast for Melbourne. (Unsplash: Jesse G C)
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.
Christmas Day: 26C Min, 41C Max
Boxing Day: 22C Min, 27C Max
An extreme fire warning will be in place for Perth on Christmas Day. (ABC News: Nicholas Martyr)
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.
Christmas Day: 19C Min, 23C Max
Boxing Day: 17C Min, 23C Max
Christmas Day will bring cloudy skies for Sydney. (Unsplash: Jim Ouk)