Dry conditions will help ring in New Year's Eve festivities in 5 of the world's biggest cities
By
Renee Duff, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
Published Dec 27, 2019 2:56 PM EST
As revelers gear up for New Year's Eve, here's what the weather may look like for five of the most spectacular celebrations around the world.
Fireworks explode over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as New Year's celebrations are underway in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Sydney's New Year's Eve festivities include an air display, ship light parade and lighting effects on the Sydney Harbour Bridge prior to the city's fabulous display of pyrotechnics as the clock strikes midnight.
Following excessive heat during the day, a comfortable night is expected for viewing with temperatures holding steady near 20 C (68 F). Some people may want to wear a light jacket as gusty winds will continue throughout the night under party cloudy skies.
Sydney's location on the water will limit the potential of fireworks sparking blazes, and the gusty winds will be beneficial in helping to disperse smoke and provide revelers with better viewing conditions.
The New South Wales Rural Fire Service announced on Monday that the Sydney's fireworks display has been approved to proceed as planned. The agency said it's in the process of assessing a number of other Total Fire Ban exemptions.
Fireworks light the sky above the Quadriga at the Brandenburg Gate shortly after midnight in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)
Berlin hosts one of Europe's biggest street parties to ring in the new year. The festivities take place along a 2-kilometer (1.2-mile) stretch from Bradenburg Gate to Victory Column.
"Dry weather can be expected for festivities in Berlin," AccuWeather Meteorologist Brett Edwards said. "With clouds leaving the area by late Tuesday evening, there should be ideal viewing conditions for fireworks as well."
Partyers will want to don an extra layer or two as temperatures will dip to 1-2 C (middle 30s F). A brisk wind will make it feel even colder, with AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures dropping to near minus 1 C (30 F) at midnight.
Fireworks explode over the London Eye during the New Year's Eve celebrations after midnight in London, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
As clocks strike midnight in London, fireworks will be fired off from the London Eye ferris wheel and barges along the River Thames.
Those with one of the sold-out tickets or anyone viewing the display from farther away will not have to worry about bringing along brollies or heavy coats.
The temperature will be near 4 C (40 F) for the festivities with light winds and low-hanging clouds. The combination of the clouds and lack of wind to clear the smoke may make the fireworks display less vibrant than many may hope.
Fireworks light the sky over Copacabana beach during New Year's Eve celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Copacabana Beach is the hot spot for New Year's Eve celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, where millions will gather to watch fireworks and dance to live music.
The weather will not add any more commotion to the festivities with dry conditions expected throughout Tuesday evening. Temperatures will be comfortable around 24-26 C (middle to upper 70s F) with light winds and patchy clouds.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong's famed New Year's Eve fireworks display will not be illuminating the city's skyline as 2020 begins. The city's tourism board canceled the spectacular show for the first time since 2007, citing fears of protests and public safety.
A new version of the city's nightly "A Symphony of Lights" laser show will replace the dazzling pyrotechnic display.
Rain-free weather is expected as hundreds of thousands of people gather at Victoria Harbour to witness the light show. Temperatures on Tuesday night will be 16-18 C (lower to middle 60s F) with a breeze lowering AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures to 14-15 C (upper 50s F).
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Dry conditions will help ring in New Year's Eve festivities in 5 of the world's biggest cities
By Renee Duff, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
Published Dec 27, 2019 2:56 PM EST
As revelers gear up for New Year's Eve, here's what the weather may look like for five of the most spectacular celebrations around the world.
Fireworks explode over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as New Year's celebrations are underway in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Sydney
Sydney's New Year's Eve festivities include an air display, ship light parade and lighting effects on the Sydney Harbour Bridge prior to the city's fabulous display of pyrotechnics as the clock strikes midnight.
Following excessive heat during the day, a comfortable night is expected for viewing with temperatures holding steady near 20 C (68 F). Some people may want to wear a light jacket as gusty winds will continue throughout the night under party cloudy skies.
Sydney's location on the water will limit the potential of fireworks sparking blazes, and the gusty winds will be beneficial in helping to disperse smoke and provide revelers with better viewing conditions.
The New South Wales Rural Fire Service announced on Monday that the Sydney's fireworks display has been approved to proceed as planned. The agency said it's in the process of assessing a number of other Total Fire Ban exemptions.
Fireworks light the sky above the Quadriga at the Brandenburg Gate shortly after midnight in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)
Berlin
Berlin hosts one of Europe's biggest street parties to ring in the new year. The festivities take place along a 2-kilometer (1.2-mile) stretch from Bradenburg Gate to Victory Column.
"Dry weather can be expected for festivities in Berlin," AccuWeather Meteorologist Brett Edwards said. "With clouds leaving the area by late Tuesday evening, there should be ideal viewing conditions for fireworks as well."
Partyers will want to don an extra layer or two as temperatures will dip to 1-2 C (middle 30s F). A brisk wind will make it feel even colder, with AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures dropping to near minus 1 C (30 F) at midnight.
Fireworks explode over the London Eye during the New Year's Eve celebrations after midnight in London, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
London
As clocks strike midnight in London, fireworks will be fired off from the London Eye ferris wheel and barges along the River Thames.
Those with one of the sold-out tickets or anyone viewing the display from farther away will not have to worry about bringing along brollies or heavy coats.
The temperature will be near 4 C (40 F) for the festivities with light winds and low-hanging clouds. The combination of the clouds and lack of wind to clear the smoke may make the fireworks display less vibrant than many may hope.
Fireworks light the sky over Copacabana beach during New Year's Eve celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana Beach is the hot spot for New Year's Eve celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, where millions will gather to watch fireworks and dance to live music.
The weather will not add any more commotion to the festivities with dry conditions expected throughout Tuesday evening. Temperatures will be comfortable around 24-26 C (middle to upper 70s F) with light winds and patchy clouds.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong's famed New Year's Eve fireworks display will not be illuminating the city's skyline as 2020 begins. The city's tourism board canceled the spectacular show for the first time since 2007, citing fears of protests and public safety.
A new version of the city's nightly "A Symphony of Lights" laser show will replace the dazzling pyrotechnic display.
Rain-free weather is expected as hundreds of thousands of people gather at Victoria Harbour to witness the light show. Temperatures on Tuesday night will be 16-18 C (lower to middle 60s F) with a breeze lowering AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures to 14-15 C (upper 50s F).
Download the free AccuWeather app to check the forecast in your area. Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier and Verizon Fios.
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