July is set to bring a return of heat to Moscow toward the end of the month, according to Tatyana Pozdnyakova, chief expert at Moscow 24 for the meteorological news service Meteonovosti. The forecast underscores that residents can expect a warm spell as summer continues to assert itself, with temperatures edging upward as July progresses. Pozdnyakova emphasizes that the city will experience a notable warm shift, aligning with typical July warmth for the region.
Looking ahead to the weekend of July 20 and 21, the expert notes that daytime temperatures in the capital are projected to rise to around 23 to 25 degrees Celsius. This range is described as consistent with the long-term climatic norms for Moscow, providing a stable benchmark for planning outdoor activities and daily routines during that period.
During the week starting July 22, the forecast points to daytime highs in the 25 to 28 degree range. Some weather models suggest that values could approach 30 degrees Celsius in the last days of July, specifically on July 30 and 31. Pozdnyakova cautions that it is difficult to determine exactly how many days the heat may persist, given the variability inherent in short-term atmospheric conditions.
In addition, the forecaster highlights the possibility of brief rain showers early in the coming week. After this brief unsettled interval, the weather is expected to be steered by a high-pressure system, which typically brings drier and sunnier conditions for the second half of the week, reducing the likelihood of prolonged rainfall.
Earlier discussions noted that in the capital region an abnormal heat surge had been interrupted by a cold atmospheric front, bringing rain and storms. Pozdnyakova stresses that rainy spells are a normal feature of July in this region and should not be interpreted as the onset of autumn—summer weather can still be quite volatile, with warm periods interspersed by temporary cooling and precipitation.
There are also remarks about how the southern parts of Russia have previously faced a period of excessive heat, a reminder that temperature anomalies can vary widely across large territories. The current Moscow forecast reflects the city’s typical July variability, with heat, intermittent rain, and the potential for brief hot spells occurring in quick succession. [Source: Meteonovosti]