Forecasts for Moscow and the Moscow region for the coming weekend show a mild start with daytime temperatures hovering around seven degrees Celsius on Saturday. The Russian Hydrometeorological Center reports a mix of cloudy and clear conditions, with little to no rainfall expected in the capital region. Throughout Saturday, temperatures are anticipated to wobble between five and seven degrees, while an easterly breeze gradually shifts to a south wind blowing at roughly five to ten meters per second, adding a chill to the air for those outdoors. The city should brace for a relatively gentle day with variable cloudiness and the occasional bright spell as the Sun arcs over the skyline.
As night falls Saturday, the thermometer is projected to drop to between two and four degrees. Sunday night will bring very cloudy skies and a chance of light rain showers, with showers possibly intensifying to a moderate level at times. A southeast wind of seven to twelve meters per second is expected, likely driving a brisk, damp feel through the early hours of Sunday. These conditions suggest a damp, cool finish to the weekend, with the potential for slippery sidewalks in the early morning hours. Source: Russian Hydrometeorological Center.
During the day on Sunday, atmospheric pressure is forecast to hold around 749 millimeters of mercury, dipping slightly to about 745 millimeters at night. Such modest fluctuations in pressure align with the general pattern of a coastal Atlantic influence lingering over the region, contributing to the warmer spell described by forecasters as the weekend unfolds. This pressure behavior often correlates with the persistence of cloudier conditions and periodic precipitation chances, especially as the air mass interacts with moisture from the Atlantic. Source: Russian Hydrometeorological Center.
In a broader view of the weekend weather, Roman Vilfand, the scientific director of the Russian Hydrometeorological Center, noted that Moscow can expect a warm and rainy weekend, followed by a noticeable cool-down starting in the new week. His assessment emphasizes the Atlantic weather pattern as the dominant driver of conditions through the weekend and into the middle of next week, which helps explain the lingering warmth alongside intermittent precipitation. This scenario suggests residents should be prepared for pockets of rain and overall mild temperatures before a shift toward cooler, more unsettled weather in the early days of the coming week. Source: Russian Hydrometeorological Center.
The center’s forecast also highlights the Atlantic system as the primary determinant of the weekend’s weather, a trend that tends to keep temperatures comfortable yet unsettled through the period. In practical terms, people planning outdoor activities should expect scattered showers and variable skies, with the chance of brief sun breaks between overcast intervals. The warmth linked to this Atlantic pattern is expected to persist until midweek, after which cooler air may begin to assert itself over the capital region. Source: Russian Hydrometeorological Center.
Additionally, scientists have observed unusual atmospheric phenomena in Arctic skies in recent days, including mirages and a white rainbow observed within a single day. These rare optical displays, while unrelated to the central forecast, remind observers that natural atmospheric dynamics can surprise even in regions accustomed to variability. Observers are encouraged to stay attuned to updates from official agencies, especially when planning travel or outdoor activities. Source: Russian Hydrometeorological Center and Arctic observation reports.