Moscow braces for a chilly upcoming week, as weather experts predict freezing temperatures ahead.
In the upcoming week, Moscow's weather is expected to be crisp and damp, according to weather whiz kid Yevgeny Tishkovets from the "Phoebus" center. Here's the scoop:Overnight and into Monday, May 12, temperatures will hover between a chilly -1°C and a nippy +4°C, with daytime temperatures ranging from a bearable 4°C to a balmy 9°C, which is a solid 10-11°C colder than the seasonal average. The forecast includes drizzles with a chance of snow showers. By Tuesday, May 13, there's a possibility of brief downpours, with overnight temperatures settling between 1°C and 6°C and daytime temperatures holding steady at 8°C to 13°C. Toward the end of the week, daytime temperatures in Moscow should climb to between 10°C and 15°C.
Tishkovets warns we won't see a return to usual temperatures until the last decade of May.
On a somewhat related note, RBC Group's meteorologist Vilfand shared some insights on Moscow's weather on May 9. Beginning Thursday, May 15, daytime temperatures in Moscow will nudge up to 12°C to 17°C. However, as we approach the third decade of May, snow might make a surprise comeback in the capital, predicts RBC's Ilyin.
For a comprehensive weather outlook for Moscow throughout May 2023, it's best to consult a reliable weather website or app like AccuWeather or the National Weather Service. While I couldn't find specific forecasts for Moscow in May 2023, historical trends show that the city witnesses fairly ordinary spring conditions with increasing temperatures, frequent rain showers, and rare snowfall. Remarkable weather events like late-season snowfall are exceptions rather than the norm.
During a standard May in Moscow, expect temperatures to hover in the mid-teens to mid-twenties Celsius (59°F to 77°F) during the day and remain relatively cool at night, somewhere around 5°C to 10°C (41°F to 50°F). The month is usually wet with regular rain showers and snow is highly unlikely late in May. Again, check with a trusted weather resource for the most accurate and up-to-date forecast!
- Weather forecasting predicts crisp and damp weather in Moscow from May 12 to the beginning of the last decade of May, according to Yevgeny Tishkovets from the "Phoebus" center.
- Overnight and into May 12, temperatures in Moscow will be chilly and nippy, with a range from -1°C to +4°C, and daytime temperatures between 4°C and 9°C, which is 10-11°C colder than the seasonal average.
- Despite a brief increase in temperatures by May 15, RBC Group's meteorologist Vilfand notes that Moscow might experience a surprise comeback of snow in the third decade of May, as predicted by RBC's Ilyin.
- In contrast, standard Mays in Moscow typically see daytime temperatures in the mid-teens to mid-twenties Celsius and relatively cool nights, with temperatures around 5°C to 10°C, and rain showers being common rather than snowfall.
