South-east Queensland has been hit with a burst of Christmas heat, with parts of Brisbane hitting 35 degrees by 8.30am.

Brisbane City hit 33 degrees, as did Woolloongabba and Archerfield, while Ipswich cracked 35 degrees before 9am.

Brisbane City hit 33 degrees by 8.30am on Christmas Day Credit:Glenn Hunt

Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Gordon Banks said Monday was the warmest day in the latest weather cycle.

“Plenty of heat in the air, warming up today to 34 degrees in Brisbane.