Darwin is in for a sweltering Christmas day.
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Australians can look forward to basking in the sun this Christmas season, as recent weather forecasts suggest bright and cheerful days ahead. AccuWeather has rolled out a comprehensive outlook for the month, covering every capital city across the nation.

Let’s delve into what the weather has in store for the central hubs of each state and territory.

Sydney is set to enjoy a sun-drenched December, although occasional clouds and showers may make an appearance throughout the month. On Christmas Day, residents can expect a dry and predominantly sunny atmosphere, with temperatures ranging from a mild low of 21 degrees to a warm high of 27 degrees.

Darwin is in for a sweltering Christmas day.
Darwin is in for a sweltering Christmas day. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

There will be plenty of sun in Sydney this December, with some cloudy conditions and showers predicted across the month.

Christmas Day should be dry and mostly sunny with a low of 21 degrees and a high of 27 degrees.

It’s going to be hot in Brisbane this December.

Expect plenty of sun with a few summer storms thrown in around the middle and end of the month.

Unfortunately, Christmas Day is predicted to be cloudy and humid with a low of 22 and high of 30.

Brisbane, Australia - September 25, 2016: View of Brisbane city skyline and Brisbane river in late afternoon
Christmas day is looking cloudy and humid in Brisbane. (Getty)

December will be warm but cloudy in Melbourne.

Some rain and thunderstorms are predicted towards the middle of the month.

Christmas Day is expected to be sunny with a high of 26 and a low of 16.

Canberra will enjoy a balmy December.

The skies will be a mix of sun and cloud cover for most of the month, with a smattering of showers.

December 25 will be warm with an expected high of 29 degrees.

Canberra is expecting a warm Christmas day.
Canberra is expecting a warm Christmas day. (Getty)

December is looking like a mixed bag in Adelaide.

Most of the month will be cloudy, with patches of rain and even fog.

Christmas Day is expected to be mostly sunny with a high of 27 degrees.

Perth will experience a sticky summer based on current predictions for December.

Most of the month will be sunny with a few isolated patches of cloud, though they should pass in time for Christmas.

Christmas Day is expected to be sunny with some cloud cover and a high of 24 degrees.

Perth, WA. Panoramic view of Elizabeth Quay Bridge.
Early predictions are showing Perth will be sunny in the lead-up to Christmas. (Getty)

December in Darwin will be sweltering with rain and storms throughout the month.

Despite thi, Christmas Day is currently predicted to be one of the few sunny days, with December 25 slated for a high of 35 degrees.

Hobart will enjoy a more temperate introduction to summer, with plenty of sun and a smattering of rainfall through the month.

Christmas Day is expected to be mostly cloudy with some showers and a predicted high of 21 degrees.

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