On Wednesday, Moscow is forecast to be mostly cloudy with a peak daytime temperature reaching about 22°C. The broad outlook from national weather services indicates intervals of light to moderate rain across the city as the day progresses, with skies fluctuating between cloud cover and passing showers. The general expectation is that conditions will be mild, comfortable for outdoor activities, but travelers should carry a light rain layer as a precaution against brief downpours typical for late spring into early summer in the region.
During the afternoon, the capital’s thermometer is projected to hover around the +22°C mark, while clouds occasionally part to offer glints of sunshine. Across the city, the weather will feature alternating moments of overcast skies and intermittent rain, a common pattern for midweek in the area, with temperatures remaining within a comfortable range for outdoor errands and commutes. Winds are expected to be light to moderate, which helps reduce the sensation of heat during the brighter intervals.
By night, temperatures will ease to roughly +12°C. There is a likelihood of showers, and perhaps heavier downpours accompanied by the possibility of thunder. Those outdoors after dusk should be prepared for localized bursts of rain and cooler air as a result of the nocturnal cooling that often follows a late-day warm spell.
In the suburban zones surrounding Moscow, Wednesday afternoon temperatures are anticipated to stay within roughly +19°C to +24°C. After sunset, readings are expected to fall toward +10°C, and east winds in the range of 6–11 m/s may persist, influencing outdoor comfort levels and small-craft activity along open spaces and nearby reservoirs.
Forecasts indicate that this season may bring a pronounced tendency toward drier periods in Central Russia as summer approaches. Projections suggest July could experience warmer, drier conditions overall in the central regions, though the early weeks of the season may still show localized variability in rainfall. In late spring, a substantial amount of moisture had been observed, yet expectations for the first major summer month point toward a reduction in precipitation relative to the previous period, despite temperatures tracking around two degrees above long-term norms on average.
Current climatological norms for Central Russia place average daytime temperatures in the +22°C to +27°C range during peak daylight hours and nighttime values near +10°C to +15°C. This baseline helps frame the midyear outlook, with forecasted deviations expected to be modest but noticeable as seasonal patterns develop. Residents and visitors planning activities should account for the possibility of unsettled weather pockets—brief rain, sudden changes in cloud cover, and wind shifts—that can arise even on days that start with clear or mild conditions.