The weather is looking good for those of us enjoy a hot lunch at Christmas, with below average temperatures expected for Christmas day in south east Queensland.

Bureau of Meteorology spokesman Sean Fitzgerald said temperatures will remain high until mid-week, when a below-average drop in temperatures is expected.

Rainy, cooler days are expected for the festive season. Credit:Jason South JPS

"For the next few days the south east coast temperatures are going to be around the high 20 degrees until Thursday and Friday for Christmas," Mr Fitzgerald said.

"We are expecting the temperatures to drop to around 25 to 26 degrees, which is up to five degrees below average for this time of year."