The state is set for a sweltering start to the new year, according to the latest climate outlook from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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Released on Thursday, the report shows there is a greater than 80 per cent chance of warmer days and nights from January to March in Tasmania.
The seasonal outlook also indicates Northern Tasmania is likely to experience more rainfall during this time.
While La Niña conditions are present in the Pacific Ocean, Bureau climatologists predict it to be a shorter and weaker pattern than the last one of its kind in 2010-2012.
Other influences for Australian climate patterns include the long-term increasing trend in global air and ocean temperatures. According to the Bureau, waters to the northwest of Australia have warmed recently.
The short-term forecast for Launceston shows a possible shower on Saturday will make way for sunshine on Christmas Day, with temperatures expected to reach a maximum of 23 degrees.
The warm weather will continue into boxing day, which will have a maximum of 24 degrees, while December 27 is set for a top of 27 degrees.
Sean Slatter
Journalist at Fairfax Media based at Launceston.
Journalist at Fairfax Media based at Launceston.
