For residents of Moscow, the recent stretch of mild weather is approaching its conclusion. Meteorologists have confirmed that the heatwave is expected to end by the end of the month.
The transition will be a measured decline in temperature. According to weather forecasts, the capital will experience a gradual cooling process starting next week. While the upcoming weekend is expected to remain cold, the true shift in the city’s climate profile will become apparent as the week progresses.
Tuesday serves as the day when the atmosphere will undergo a more noticeable transformation, bringing with it both a drop in temperature and the return of precipitation. Meteorologist Alexander Golubev noted the shift, explaining, "После теплых выходных в столице начнется постепенное похолодание, и уже в понедельник ожидается небольшое понижение температуры, однако во вторник погода изменится более заметно и начнутся похолодание с дождями."
Daytime highs are projected to hover between 5 and 10 degrees Celsius, with some specific forecasts narrowing that window to 7 to 9 degrees Celsius.
Along with the dropping mercury, Moscow is set to see the return of occasional rain. This shift toward cloudy weather is expected as the temperatures fall. The rain will accompany the cooler air, replacing the previous conditions.
As the cold sets in, the temperature ranges will settle into a new, lower bracket. Daytime highs are projected to hover between 5 and 10 degrees Celsius, with some specific forecasts narrowing that window to 7 to 9 degrees Celsius.
Despite the cooling trend, the forecast offers a measure of relief. While the air will be cold, meteorologists emphasize that severe frosts are not currently expected. The temperatures are expected to remain within a range where significant frosts are unlikely.
As Moscow moves through this transition, the heatwave is expected to end by the close of the month. For the people of Moscow, the message is clear: the window of warmth has closed, and the cool rhythm of the season has arrived.