Families prepare for outdoor activities as BOM predicts Geraldton to reach high of 32C on Christmas Day

The Christmas Day weather will be mild in comparison to the record-breaking scorcher of two years ago. Families are likely to bask in warm sunshine for the big day on Monday, allowing them to enjoy a day at the beach, by the beach or around the barbecue. According to the Bureau of Meteorology forecast on Wednesday morning, Christmas Day in Geraldton will reach a maximum of 32C — nothing like the record 47.3C of Christmas Day in 2021. That was the hottest ever Christmas Day for Geraldton and the second hottest day on record for the city. Early week forecasts have Northampton set to reach a maximum of 33C on Christmas Day, Mullewa 39C and Dongara 33C. The week leading up to Christmas will be hot before cooling down, with a forecast top of 39C on Wednesday, 33C on Thursday and 30C on Friday, with low to moderate winds throughout the week. Saturday and Sunday will reach 32C and 38C again with low to moderate winds in the morning picking up to about 24 knots in the afternoon. On Boxing Day Monday, the temperature is tipped to drop a bit, back to 28C. For most, the conditions will allow for families to venture out beyond the air-conditioner and enjoy Christmas Day traditions, like a trip to the beach or even a game of backyard cricket.