On the final day of the week, May 28, Moscow experiences cloudy skies with periods of light rain and the possibility of thunderstorms moving through the region. Overall moisture and instability in the atmosphere are expected to produce scattered showers, so residents are advised to keep a light umbrella handy and to monitor local forecasts for any rapid changes in intensity.
Daytime temperatures in the capital are forecast to range from 15 to 17 degrees Celsius, while the surrounding Moscow region could see a wider spread from 14 up to 19 degrees. A cool-to-mild profile prevails, with conditions that may feel cooler in open areas and along exposed landscapes, especially during passing gusts. The diurnal cycle will likely bring a mix of sun breaks between the clouds, contributing to variable thermal sensation across districts.
Winds will generally come from the northwest at 6 to 11 meters per second, with stronger gusts of up to 15 meters per second anticipated during thunderstorm activity. In addition, a pattern of brief squalls may accompany stronger storm lines, potentially impacting outdoor activities and transportation. Atmospheric pressure is projected to rest near 748 millimeters of mercury, reflecting typical springtime fluctuations for this region.
Nighttime forecasts indicate a noticeable drop in temperature to around 6 degrees in the city, with the broader region potentially dipping to 3 degrees. Partly cloudy skies are expected to persist, and no precipitation is currently anticipated overnight, though a few light showers cannot be completely ruled out in the vicinity of any lingering convective activity. Residents should prepare for a chilly start to the morning and adjust clothing accordingly.
According to the leading climate expert at the Phobos weather center, Mikhail Leus, meteorological summer appears to have arrived slightly ahead of the calendar in the capital area, signalling a shift in the seasonal pattern. He observed that this year’s meteorological spring also appeared to conclude earlier than usual, marking a rapid transition in local atmospheric behavior, a point noted by observers from Moscow today and referenced in regional weather briefings.
Tatyana Pozdnyakova, chief expert at the Moscow Meteorological Bureau, confirmed that the capital’s summer temperatures should stay within historical norms. Daytime readings are expected to hover between 20 and 25 degrees, with a potential climb toward 30 degrees anticipated in July, aligning with longer-range seasonal models and typical regional variability within the climate baseline.